Betashares 2029 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF (29BB) Review & Analysis
- −0.3% in September (total return), in line with the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $1.0m (28.5% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $24.54, near its 12-month low (range $24.45 to $25.36).
About 29BB
29BB is an Australian bonds ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since May 2025. With $4.4m under management it is number 55 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.22% a year, about $22 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Its largest holdings are BANCO SANTANDER SA 5.796% JAN-29, NSW ELECTRICITY NETWORKS 2.732% APR-29 and NESTLE CAPITAL CORP 4.6% APR-29, and the top 10 make up 24% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).
Over the past year it returned +1.4%, against +0.7% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
29BB distributions and dividend dates
29BB pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.0857 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own 29BB before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.2%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare 29BB with
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +1.4% | +0.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $4.4m | $13m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +1.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $4.4m | $6.0m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +1.4% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $4.4m | $2.0m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.29% |
| 1 year | +1.4% | +3.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $4.4m | $365m |
29BB price by TradingView
| Stock Code | 29BB |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $4.4m |
| MER (%) | 0.22% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$1.0m |
| Last Price | $24.54 |
| 52-Week Range | $24.45 – $25.36 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.11% |
| Listing Date | 02/05/2025 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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