PIMCO Australian Bond Active ETF (PAUS) Review & Analysis
MER · #302 of 514AUM · #257 of 5081Y Return · #299 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
- −1.2% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors withdrew a net $3.8m (-2.7% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $19.62, 5% below its 12-month high (range $19.50 to $20.70).
About PAUS
PAUS is an Australian bonds ETF from PIMCO, listed on the TMX Australia exchange since February 2025. With $138m under management it is number 35 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.50% a year, about $50 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Over the past year it returned −0.5%, against +0.7% 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.
Compare PAUS with
PAUSvsIAF
iShares Core Composite Bond ETF| Fee | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | −0.5% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.2% |
| Size | $138m | $3.7bn |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →PAUSvsQPON
Betashares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF| Fee | 0.50% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −0.5% | +4.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +3.8% |
| Size | $138m | $2.4bn |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →PAUSvsCRED
Betashares Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF| Fee | 0.50% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | −0.5% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +0.5% |
| Size | $138m | $1.9bn |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →PAUSvsOZBD
Betashares Australian Composite Bond ETF| Fee | 0.50% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | −0.5% | −0.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $138m | $1.5bn |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →| Stock Code | PAUS |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | PIMCO |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $138m |
| MER (%) | 0.50% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$3.8m |
| Last Price | $19.62 |
| 52-Week Range | $19.50 – $20.70 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.16% |
| Listing Date | 05/02/2025 |
| Exchange | TMX Australia |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
| Issuer website | PIMCO ↗ |
Performance (% return)
1 month−1.2%
1 year−0.5%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–
$10,000 invested…
1 year ago$9,950
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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