iShares Yield Plus ETF (IYLD) Review & Analysis
- +0.1% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $153m (135.1% of the fund). That ranked #12 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $99.15, 4% below its 12-month high (range $98.67 to $103.00).
- 🏆 Won Fastest growing in the September ReviewETF Awards.
About IYLD
IYLD is an Australian bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since May 2020. With $266m under management it is number 31 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.12% a year, about $12 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Over five years it has returned +3.1% a year including distributions, against +1.0% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on dividends & income, bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
IYLD distributions and dividend dates
IYLD pays distributions monthly, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.3821 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 5 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own IYLD before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.7%. 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 IYLD with
| Fee | 0.12% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | +4.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +3.1% | – |
| Size | $266m | $666m |
| Fee | 0.12% | 0.32% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | −0.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +3.1% | +1.0% |
| Size | $266m | $403m |
| Fee | 0.12% | 0.15% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +3.1% | – |
| Size | $266m | $115m |
| Fee | 0.12% | 0.36% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +3.1% | – |
| Size | $266m | $25m |
IYLD price by TradingView
| Stock Code | IYLD |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $266m |
| MER (%) | 0.12% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$153m |
| Last Price | $99.15 |
| 52-Week Range | $98.67 – $103.00 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.08% |
| 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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