A highly diversified exposure to the Australian Investment Grade Fixed Income Market, benchmarked to the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index.
Gain direct access to a wide range of Australian and global bonds, including government, corporate, investment-grade, sub-investment grade, and unrated securities – all backed by deep expertise, credit research and market-leading execution.
The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond AUD Hedged Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the U.S. Treasury bond market.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index before fees and expenses that is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of fixed rate, high yield corporate bonds across global developed markets.
The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over the medium term (before fees) by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, which are generally expected to be higher yielding than traditional fixed income investments. It aims to provide higher distributions than cash and traditional fixed income investments.
Professionally managed fixed income portfolios for wholesale clients.
29BB provides access to attractive returns from a diversified portfolio of high-yielding, investment-grade, Australian corporate bonds maturing in the 12 months leading up to May 2029. The fund targets fixed monthly income payments.
The Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (the 'Fund') seeks to track the DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index ('the Index') which comprises predominantly investment-grade Australian corporate fixed income securities. The Fund aims to provide exposure to the largest and most liquid Australian corporate bonds, as identified by certain eligibility criteria including minimum credit rating, minimum issuance size and term to maturity. The Fund also aims to deliver diversified risk through equally weighting the securities on reconstitution to ensure that the exposure is not biased towards the largest borrowers.
The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over a rolling three-year basis (before fees). It aims to provide regular monthly distributions with some potential for growth. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of subordinated bonds, which may offer higher levels of yield than cash or other investment grade bonds.
Invest in bonds that potentially pay higher income.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, Australian semi-government entities, supranational and sovereign entities and corporate entities
TBIL invests in a portfolio of US dollar denominated Treasury Bills issued by the US Government with a maturity ranging from 1-3 months. This fund aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, that closely track the returns of the Index.
The DDH Fixed Interest Fund invests primarily in Australian fixed interest markets, giving investors access to wholesale portfolios managed by QIC, a leading fixed interest manager.
The High Yield Fund offers fixed income credit products otherwise not available to retail investors, targeting capital stable higher yielding assets.
SUBD invests in a portfolio of subordinated bonds with the aim of providing investment returns before fees and other costs that track the performance of the Index.
Bond investing is a fundamental part of the fixed-income securities market.
It involves purchasing debt instruments issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.
Bond investing involves buying bonds to earn interest income and, potentially, to achieve capital appreciation.
A bond is essentially a loan made by an investor to a borrower (the issuer), who promises to pay back the principal amount at a specified maturity date, along with periodic interest payments, known as coupon payments.
There are several types of bonds, including:
The three main features of Bond investing are:
There are four main risks of Bond investing:
Investors can evaluate Bonds using several criteria:
Investors can invest in Bonds through various avenues:
It varies by bond type; some can be purchased for as little as $1,000.
Bond funds can be less risky than individual bonds due to their diversification benefits, but they can also be affected by market volatility.
Many brokerage platforms allow for the automatic reinvestment of interest payments.
Bond ratings are assessments of the creditworthiness of a bond issuer, ranging from AAA (highest quality) to D (default).
Higher-rated Bonds are generally considered safer, while lower-rated bonds may offer higher yields but come with increased risk.
Yield is the income return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.
For Bond investors, yield can refer to the coupon yield, current yield, or yield to maturity (YTM), which considers total returns if the bond is held to maturity.
Diversification in Bond investing can be achieved by investing in bonds with different maturities, credit qualities, and types (government, municipal, corporate).
This helps spread risk and can moderate the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
Inflation erodes purchasing power, which can negatively impact upon the real returns on bonds.
To mitigate this risk, Bond investors may look for inflation-protected securities, like TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities).
A Bond’s face value (or par value) is the amount paid back to the bondholder at maturity, whereas a Bond’s market value is the current price at which the Bond can be bought or sold in the market, which can fluctuate based on interest rates and issuer credit quality.
In summary, Bond investing provides a relatively stable income source with a lower level of risk compared to equities.
Understanding the types, features, and risks of Bond investing is essential for making informed investment decisions.
By comparing key metrics such as yield, credit ratings, and utilising diversified strategies like Bond funds, investors can optimise their bond portfolios effectively.
As market conditions evolve, staying informed and adapting investment strategies is crucial for successful Bond investing.
