iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHEB) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #308 of 514AUM Β· #310 of 5081Y Return Β· #281 of 4263Y Return Β· #204 of 3005Y Return Β· #202 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’3.6% in September (total return), behind the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • Investors added a net $29m (60.5% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $73.42, near its 12-month low (range $73.13 to $80.69).

About IHEB

IHEB is an international bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since December 2015. With $76m under management it is number 22 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.51% a year, about $51 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

Over five years it has returned βˆ’0.8% a year including distributions, against βˆ’0.9% for the median international 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.

IHEB distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.7268 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 September 2026 and paid on 9 October 2026. To receive it you need to own IHEB before the ex-date.

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

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IHEB price by TradingView

Stock CodeIHEB
Fund ManageriShares
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$76m
MER (%)0.51%
Net flows (Sep)+$29m
Last Price$73.42
52-Week Range$73.13 – $80.69
Bid/Ask Spread0.13%
Listing Date09/12/2015
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteiShares β†—

Performance (% return)

-4%5%15%24%1M-3.6%1Y0.4%3Y23.9%5Y-3.8%
1 monthβˆ’3.6%
1 year+0.4%
3 years p.a.+7.4%
5 years p.a.βˆ’0.8%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,0403 years ago$12,3885 years ago$9,618

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.

IHEB at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $29m in September (38% of the fund).
  • Long track record. Listed since 2015, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

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

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 3 Nov 2026

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

IHEB'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

Exposure Regions

Emerging markets

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedgedBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare IHEB'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.
AESGiShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.19%$455mβˆ’1.0%+3.4%–
IHCBiShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.26%$339mβˆ’1.4%+4.4%βˆ’0.9%
IHHYiShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.56%$248m+1.3%+6.4%+2.0%
IUSGiShares U.S. Treasury Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.15%$33mβˆ’1.7%+2.4%–
USHYGlobal X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.30%$15m+1.9%+6.2%–
USIGGlobal X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.30%$3.1mβˆ’3.5%+3.9%–

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

IHEB vs its closest alternatives

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

AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • AESG is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.51%), worth about $21,752 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHEB +7.4%, AESG +3.4% (IHEB ahead by 4.0 percentage points).
  • AESG is about 6 times larger ($455m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IHEB and AESG side by side β†’

IHCB iShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHCB is cheaper (0.26% vs 0.51%), worth about $16,887 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHEB +7.4%, IHCB +4.4% (IHEB ahead by 3.0 percentage points).
  • IHCB is about 4 times larger ($339m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IHEB and IHCB side by side β†’

IHHY iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHEB is cheaper (0.51% vs 0.56%), worth about $3,288 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHEB +7.4%, IHHY +6.4% (IHEB ahead by 1.0 percentage points).
  • IHHY is about 3 times larger ($248m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IHEB and IHHY side by side β†’

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

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IHEB FAQs

What is the fee for IHEB?

IHEB charges a management fee (MER) of 0.51% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is IHEB?

IHEB had $76m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has IHEB performed?

IHEB returned +0.4% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +7.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages IHEB?

IHEB is managed by iShares and has been listed since December 2015.

Is IHEB franked?

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

Is IHEB currency hedged?

Yes. IHEB is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

Disclaimer

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