The objective of the Portfolio is to outperform the UBS Bank Bill Index (0+yr) Maturity (SBCBB) over a three year period.
GBND aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises a portfolio of global green bonds (using the definition applied by the Climate Bonds Initiative), issued specifically to finance environmentally friendly projects, denominated in Euro or US dollars, that have been screened to avoid bond issuers with material exposure to activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations.
28BB 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 2028. The fund targets fixed monthly income payments.
Designed to seek income and also capital appreciation by investing across debt markets.
Betashares Geared Short Australian Government Bond Complex ETF provides a simple way to generate magnified returns that are negatively correlated to 10-year Australian Treasury Bonds on a given day.
The SPDR® S&P®/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index.
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.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the global investment grade corporate fixed-rate debt market.
5GOV invests in a portfolio of Australian dollar denominated Australian Government Bonds with maturity dates between 5 and 10 years with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, that closely track the returns of the Index.
GGOV aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, fixed rate US Treasury bonds, hedged into AUD.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities.
The Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (the 'Fund') seeks to track the performance of the DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index ('the Index'), which comprises predominantly Australian semi-government fixed income securities. The fund aims to provide exposure to the largest and most liquid Australian state government bonds as identified by certain eligibility criteria including 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.
HCRD aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides intelligent exposure to a portfolio of senior, fixed-rate, investment grade Australian corporate bonds, hedged to reduce interest rate risk.
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.
