iShares 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ALTB) Review & Analysis
- −2.6% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $27m (9.4% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $90.25, near its 12-month low (range $89.51 to $102.11).
About ALTB
ALTB is an Australian bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since June 2024. With $315m under management it is number 29 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.15% a year, about $15 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Over the past year it returned −5.9%, 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.
ALTB distributions and dividend dates
ALTB pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.7295 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 8 October 2026 and paid on 20 October 2026. To receive it you need to own ALTB before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.3%. 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 ALTB with
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.16% |
| 1 year | −5.9% | −0.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.5% |
| Size | $315m | $1.4bn |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −5.9% | −1.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −1.6% |
| Size | $315m | $1.1bn |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −5.9% | −2.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $315m | $477m |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −5.9% | −1.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $315m | $54m |
ALTB price by TradingView
| Stock Code | ALTB |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $315m |
| MER (%) | 0.15% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$27m |
| Last Price | $90.25 |
| 52-Week Range | $89.51 – $102.11 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.12% |
| Listing Date | 13/06/2024 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | Bloomberg AusBond Government 15+ Yr Index |
| Issuer website | iShares ↗ |
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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