State Street Blackstone High Income (AUD Hedged) Active ETF (SBHI) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #400 of 514AUM Β· #491 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.9% in September (total return), ahead of the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $49.62, near its 12-month low (range $49.62 to $50.35).
  • πŸ†• New fund: listed in August 2026.

About SBHI

SBHI is an international bonds ETF from State Street (SPDR), listed on the ASX since August 2026. With $2.0m under management it is number 44 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.70% a year, about $70 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. 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.

SBHI distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.2941 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 6 November 2026 and paid on 23 November 2026. To receive it you need to own SBHI before the ex-date.

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

Compare SBHI with

SBHI price by TradingView

Stock CodeSBHI
Fund ManagerState Street (SPDR)
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$2.0m
MER (%)0.70%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$49.62
52-Week Range$49.62 – $50.35
Bid/Ask Spread0.18%
Listing Date07/08/2026
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteState Street (SPDR) β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%-1%-0%0%1M-0.9%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’0.9%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

SBHI at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 0.70% a year it costs more than 79% of international bonds ETFs (median 0.50%), or about $20 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Small fund. With $2.0m 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 August 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from SBHI'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
Not rated yet

Is SBHI in a base or a trend?

SBHI doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

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

Dividends & incomeCurrency hedgedActive ETFsBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare SBHI'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.
IHHYiShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.56%$248m+1.3%+6.4%+2.0%
SBSLState Street Blackstone Senior Loan (AUD Hedged) Active ETF Currency hedged–0.70%$2.0m–––
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%
LENDVanEck Global Listed Private Credit (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.65%$219mβˆ’4.1%––
IHEBiShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.51%$76m+0.4%+7.4%βˆ’0.8%

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

SBHI vs its closest alternatives

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

IHHY iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHHY is cheaper (0.56% vs 0.70%), worth about $9,052 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • IHHY is much larger ($248m vs $2.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare SBHI and IHHY side by side β†’

SBSL State Street Blackstone Senior Loan (AUD Hedged) Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.70%).

Compare SBHI and SBSL side by side β†’

AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • AESG is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.70%), worth about $34,091 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • AESG is much larger ($455m vs $2.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare SBHI and AESG side by side β†’

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

Related Reads

SBHI FAQs

What is the fee for SBHI?

SBHI charges a management fee (MER) of 0.70% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is SBHI?

SBHI had $2.0m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages SBHI?

SBHI is managed by State Street (SPDR) and has been listed since August 2026.

Is SBHI franked?

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

Is SBHI currency hedged?

Yes. SBHI 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 State Street (SPDR) product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.