State Street Blackstone Senior Loan (AUD Hedged) Active ETF (SBSL) Review & Analysis
- +0.9% in September (total return), ahead of the median international bonds ETF at −1.8%.
- The unit price closed the month at $50.27, 0% below its 12-month high (range $50.08 to $50.38).
- 🆕 New fund: listed in August 2026.
About SBSL
SBSL is an international bonds ETF from State Street (SPDR), listed on the ASX since August 2026. With $2.0m under management it is number 43 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 bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
SBSL distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $0.2922 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 6 November 2026 and paid on 23 November 2026. To receive it you need to own SBSL before the ex-date.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare SBSL with
| Fee | 0.70% | 0.70% |
| 1 year | – | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $2.0m | $2.0m |
| Fee | 0.70% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | – | −1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $2.0m | $455m |
| Fee | 0.70% | 0.26% |
| 1 year | – | −1.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.9% |
| Size | $2.0m | $339m |
| Fee | 0.70% | 0.56% |
| 1 year | – | +1.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +2.0% |
| Size | $2.0m | $248m |
SBSL price by TradingView
| Stock Code | SBSL |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | State Street (SPDR) |
| Asset Class | International bonds |
| AUM | $2.0m |
| MER (%) | 0.70% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $50.27 |
| 52-Week Range | $50.08 – $50.38 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.15% |
| Listing Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
| Issuer website | State Street (SPDR) ↗ |
Performance (% return)
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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