iShares Treasury ETF (IGB) Review & Analysis
- −0.9% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors withdrew a net $81m (-18.6% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $95.89, 4% below its 12-month high (range $95.11 to $100.14).
About IGB
IGB is an Australian bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since March 2012. With $355m under management it is number 26 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.18% a year, about $18 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Over five years it has returned −0.8% 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.
IGB distributions and dividend dates
IGB 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 $0.739 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 8 October 2026 and paid on 20 October 2026. To receive it you need to own IGB before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.6%. 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 IGB with
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.29% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | +5.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −0.8% | +4.2% |
| Size | $355m | $4.0bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −0.8% | −0.1% |
| Size | $355m | $3.9bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −0.8% | −0.2% |
| Size | $355m | $3.7bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.55% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | +4.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −0.8% | +4.0% |
| Size | $355m | $2.5bn |
IGB price by TradingView
| Stock Code | IGB |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $355m |
| MER (%) | 0.18% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$81m |
| Last Price | $95.89 |
| 52-Week Range | $95.11 – $100.14 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.04% |
| Listing Date | 14/03/2012 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+ 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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