iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR) Review & Analysis
- −0.6% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $13m (2.5% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $93.91, 4% below its 12-month high (range $93.02 to $97.50).
About ICOR
ICOR is an Australian bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since May 2020. With $525m under management it is number 20 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 five years it has returned +1.4% a year including distributions, against +1.0% 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.
ICOR distributions and dividend dates
ICOR 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 $1.2029 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 8 October 2026 and paid on 20 October 2026. To receive it you need to own ICOR before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.6%. 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 ICOR with
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | +1.0% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.4% | −0.2% |
| Size | $525m | $3.7bn |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | +1.0% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.4% | +0.5% |
| Size | $525m | $1.9bn |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.32% |
| 1 year | +1.0% | −0.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.4% | +1.0% |
| Size | $525m | $403m |
| Fee | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| 1 year | +1.0% | +1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.4% | +1.8% |
| Size | $525m | $364m |
ICOR price by TradingView
| Stock Code | ICOR |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $525m |
| MER (%) | 0.15% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$13m |
| Last Price | $93.91 |
| 52-Week Range | $93.02 – $97.50 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.05% |
| Listing Date | 29/05/2020 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| 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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