Betashares Australian Enhanced Bond ETF (AEBD) Review & Analysis
- −0.9% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $2.0m (3.0% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $49.16, 6% below its 12-month high (range $48.73 to $52.43).
About AEBD
AEBD is an Australian bonds ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since November 2024. With $68m under management it is number 41 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.34% a year, about $34 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Its largest holdings are MTR CORP LTD 5.582% JAN-38, AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.0% NOV-33 and ALPHABET INC 6.25% AUG-36, and the top 10 make up 14% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).
Over the past year it returned −0.9%, against +0.7% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
AEBD distributions and dividend dates
AEBD pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.215 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own AEBD before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.5%. 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 AEBD with
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | −0.9% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.2% |
| Size | $68m | $3.7bn |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −0.9% | +4.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +3.8% |
| Size | $68m | $2.4bn |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | −0.9% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +0.5% |
| Size | $68m | $1.9bn |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | −0.9% | −0.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $68m | $1.5bn |
AEBD price by TradingView
| Stock Code | AEBD |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $68m |
| MER (%) | 0.34% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$2.0m |
| Last Price | $49.16 |
| 52-Week Range | $48.73 – $52.43 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.10% |
| Listing Date | 06/11/2024 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| 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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