Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Active ETF (GOOD) Review & Analysis

MER · #304 of 514AUM · #463 of 5081Y Return · #257 of 4263Y Return · #240 of 300

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−0.2% in September (total return), ahead of the median international bonds ETF at −1.8%.
The unit price closed the month at $50.04, 3% below its 12-month high (range $49.77 to $51.54).

About GOOD

GOOD is an international bonds ETF from Janus Henderson, listed on the ASX since March 2023. With $4.8m under management it is number 38 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.50% a year, about $50 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

Over the past year it returned +1.8%, against −0.8% for the median international 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.

GOOD distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0925 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 12 November 2026. To receive it you need to own GOOD before the ex-date.

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

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Compare GOOD with

GOODvsLEND

VanEck Global Listed Private Credit (AUD Hedged) ETF

Fee	0.50%	0.65%
1 year	+1.8%	−4.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$4.8m	$219m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GOODvsVCF

Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

Fee	0.50%	0.30%
1 year	+1.8%	−0.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	−0.9%
Size	$4.8m	$172m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GOODvsPCRD

PIMCO Global Credit Active ETF

Fee	0.50%	0.61%
1 year	+1.8%	+0.3%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$4.8m	$20m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GOODvsVBND

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

Fee	0.50%	0.20%
1 year	+1.8%	−1.2%
5 yrs p.a.	–	−1.3%
Size	$4.8m	$4.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GOOD price by TradingView

Stock Code	GOOD
Fund Manager	Janus Henderson
Asset Class	International bonds
AUM	$4.8m
MER (%)	0.50%
Net flows (Sep)	+$0.2m
Last Price	$50.04
52-Week Range	$49.77 – $51.54
Bid/Ask Spread	0.12%
Listing Date	15/03/2023
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Janus Henderson ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−0.2%

1 year+1.8%

3 years p.a.+4.8%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,1753 years ago$11,521

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.

GOOD at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Ahead of its peers. +4.8% a year over 3 years, against +3.6% for the median international bonds ETF.

⚠️ Things to watch

Small fund. With $4.8m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.

Worked out from GOOD's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 48 international bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 6 Oct 2026

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

GOOD'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.

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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.

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Ethical & ESG Active ETFs Bonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare GOOD's holdings with other ETFs →

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

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
LEND	VanEck Global Listed Private Credit (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.65%	$219m	−4.1%	–	–
VCF	Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.30%	$172m	−0.6%	+4.2%	−0.9%
PCRD	PIMCO Global Credit Active ETF Active	–	0.61%	$20m	+0.3%	–	–
VBND	Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.20%	$4.9bn	−1.2%	+3.3%	−1.3%
VIF	Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.20%	$862m	−1.7%	+2.3%	−1.5%
WBND	Betashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF	–	0.19%	$782m	−0.6%	–	–

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

GOOD vs its closest alternatives

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

LEND VanEck Global Listed Private Credit (AUD Hedged) ETF

GOOD is cheaper (0.50% vs 0.65%), worth about $9,794 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: GOOD +1.8%, LEND −4.1% (GOOD ahead by 5.9 percentage points).
LEND is much larger ($219m vs $4.8m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GOOD is actively managed, LEND is currency hedged.

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VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

VCF is cheaper (0.30% vs 0.50%), worth about $13,473 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: GOOD +4.8%, VCF +4.2% (GOOD ahead by 0.6 percentage points).
VCF is much larger ($172m vs $4.8m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GOOD is actively managed, VCF is currency hedged.

Compare GOOD and VCF side by side →

PCRD PIMCO Global Credit Active ETF

GOOD is cheaper (0.50% vs 0.61%), worth about $7,208 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: GOOD +1.8%, PCRD +0.3% (GOOD ahead by 1.4 percentage points).
PCRD is about 4 times larger ($20m vs $4.8m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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

GOOD FAQs

What is the fee for GOOD?

GOOD charges a management fee (MER) of 0.50% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GOOD?

GOOD had $4.8m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GOOD performed?

GOOD returned +1.8% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +4.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GOOD?

GOOD is managed by Janus Henderson and has been listed since March 2023.

Is GOOD franked?

Generally no. GOOD invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Disclaimer

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