JPMorgan Global Bond Active ETF (JPGB) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #264 of 514AUM Β· #447 of 5081Y Return Β· #310 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.9% in September (total return), in line with the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • Investors added a net $1.9m (33.4% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $48.21, near its 12-month low (range $48.21 to $52.65).

About JPGB

JPGB is an international bonds ETF from JPMorgan, listed on the TMX Australia exchange since December 2023. With $7.7m under management it is number 35 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.45% a year, about $45 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

Over the past year it returned βˆ’0.8%, against βˆ’0.8% 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.

Compare JPGB with

Stock CodeJPGB
Fund ManagerJPMorgan
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$7.7m
MER (%)0.45%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.9m
Last Price$48.21
52-Week Range$48.21 – $52.65
Bid/Ask Spread0.17%
Listing Date07/12/2023
ExchangeTMX Australia
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteJPMorgan β†—

Performance (% return)

-2%-1%-1%0%1M-1.9%1Y-0.8%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’1.9%
1 yearβˆ’0.8%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,916

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.

JPGB at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $7.7m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in December 2023, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from JPGB'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 27 Oct 2026

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

JPGB'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

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFsBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare JPGB'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.
VBNDVanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.20%$4.9bnβˆ’1.2%+3.3%βˆ’1.3%
WBNDBetashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF–0.19%$782mβˆ’0.6%––
FRARFranklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Active ETF Active–0.50%$695m+2.5%––
AESGiShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.19%$455mβˆ’1.0%+3.4%–
USTBGlobal X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.19%$453mβˆ’1.5%+2.6%–
IHCBiShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.26%$339mβˆ’1.4%+4.4%βˆ’0.9%

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

JPGB vs its closest alternatives

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

VBND Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

  • VBND is cheaper (0.20% vs 0.45%), worth about $17,068 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: JPGB βˆ’0.8%, VBND βˆ’1.2% (almost identical).
  • VBND is much larger ($4.9bn vs $7.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: JPGB is actively managed, VBND is currency hedged.

Compare JPGB and VBND side by side β†’

WBND Betashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF

  • WBND is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.45%), worth about $17,767 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: JPGB βˆ’0.8%, WBND βˆ’0.6% (almost identical).
  • WBND is much larger ($782m vs $7.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: JPGB is actively managed, WBND is a standard fund.

Compare JPGB and WBND side by side β†’

FRAR Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Active ETF

  • JPGB is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.50%), worth about $3,323 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: JPGB βˆ’0.8%, FRAR +2.5% (FRAR ahead by 3.3 percentage points).
  • FRAR is much larger ($695m vs $7.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare JPGB and FRAR side by side β†’

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

JPGB FAQs

What is the fee for JPGB?

JPGB charges a management fee (MER) of 0.45% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is JPGB?

JPGB had $7.7m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has JPGB performed?

JPGB returned βˆ’0.8% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages JPGB?

JPGB is managed by JPMorgan and has been listed since December 2023.

Is JPGB franked?

Generally no. JPGB 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 JPMorgan product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.