Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (BANK) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 25%AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #230 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.2% in September (total return), in line with the median Australian bonds ETF at βˆ’0.4%.
  • Investors added a net $3.0m (1.6% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $9.85, 2% below its 12-month high (range $9.82 to $10.06).

About BANK

BANK is an Australian bonds ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since July 2024. With $189m under management it is number 33 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.25% a year, about $25 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.

Its largest holdings are NABPH, NABPI and WBCPM, and the top 10 make up 24% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).

Over the past year it returned +3.2%, 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.

BANK distributions and dividend dates

BANK pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0302 per unit (12% franked), ex-distribution on 3 November 2026 and paid on 18 November 2026. To receive it you need to own BANK before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 5.2%, with distributions around 12% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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BANK price by TradingView

Stock CodeBANK
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassAustralian bonds
AUM$189m
MER (%)0.25%
Net flows (Sep)+$3.0m
Last Price$9.85
52-Week Range$9.82 – $10.06
Bid/Ask Spread0.15%
Listing Date24/07/2024
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteGlobal X β†—

Performance (% return)

-0%1%2%3%1M-0.2%1Y3.2%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’0.2%
1 year+3.2%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,320

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.

BANK at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Short track record. Listed in July 2024, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from BANK's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 59 Australian bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 21 Oct 2026

BANK is in a base. Here's why that matters.

BANK's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Bonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (24.0% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
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$undefined2.76%
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$undefined2.34%
$undefined2.27%
$undefined2.12%
$undefined2.07%
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Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare BANK's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
HBRDBetashares Australian Credit Income Active ETF Active–0.55%$2.5bn+4.4%+5.1%+4.0%
QPONBetashares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF–0.22%$2.4bn+4.6%+5.0%+3.8%
BSUBBetashares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF–0.29%$857m+4.8%––
BHYBBetashares Australian Major Bank Hybrids Index ETF–0.35%$674m+4.1%+4.6%+3.6%
HIGHSchroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund - Active ETF Active–0.50%$315m+5.5%––
ICMEiShares Credit Income Active ETF Active–0.29%$110m–––

Same holdings is the share of BANK's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with BANK, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like BANK β†’

BANK vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between BANK and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

HBRD Betashares Australian Credit Income Active ETF

  • BANK is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.55%), worth about $20,211 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: BANK +3.2%, HBRD +4.4% (HBRD ahead by 1.2 percentage points).
  • HBRD is much larger ($2.5bn vs $189m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: BANK is a standard fund, HBRD is actively managed.

Compare BANK and HBRD side by side β†’

QPON Betashares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF

  • QPON is cheaper (0.22% vs 0.25%), worth about $2,081 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: BANK +3.2%, QPON +4.6% (QPON ahead by 1.4 percentage points).
  • QPON is much larger ($2.4bn vs $189m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BANK and QPON side by side β†’

BSUB Betashares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF

  • BANK is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.29%), worth about $2,758 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: BANK +3.2%, BSUB +4.8% (BSUB ahead by 1.6 percentage points).
  • BSUB is about 5 times larger ($857m vs $189m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BANK and BSUB side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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BANK FAQs

What is the fee for BANK?

BANK charges a management fee (MER) of 0.25% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is BANK?

BANK had $189m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has BANK performed?

BANK returned +3.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages BANK?

BANK is managed by Global X and has been listed since July 2024.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Global X product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.