Betashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF (WBND) Review & Analysis
- −1.7% in September (total return), in line with the median international bonds ETF at −1.8%.
- Investors added a net $63m (8.7% of the fund). That ranked #29 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $48.55, near its 12-month low (range $48.53 to $51.16).
- 🏆 Won Lowest fee: International bonds in the September ReviewETF Awards.
About WBND
WBND holds a broad mix of investment-grade bonds from around the world, including government, government-related and corporate bonds, with the currency exposure hedged back to Australian dollars. It tracks a global aggregate bond index and is passively managed.
A global aggregate fund spreads your money across thousands of bonds issued in the US, Europe, Japan, the UK and many other countries, so it is far more diversified than an Australian-only bond fund. Credit quality is high, and the main driver of returns is global interest rates: prices fall when rates rise and rise when they fall. Hedging means the Australian dollar has little effect, though it adds a small cost or benefit depending on interest rate gaps between countries. Income comes from interest and is unfranked.
WBND is often used as a core holding for the international part of a defensive allocation. Alternatives include VBND and AESG, which adds ESG screens, while VIF holds government bonds only; see VBND vs WBND and WBND vs AESG.
WBND distributions and dividend dates
WBND pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.5716 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own WBND before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.0%. 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 WBND with
| Fee | 0.19% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | −0.6% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −1.3% |
| Size | $782m | $4.9bn |
| Fee | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | −0.6% | −1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $782m | $455m |
| Fee | 0.19% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | −0.6% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $782m | $5.9m |
| Fee | 0.19% | 0.50% |
| 1 year | −0.6% | +2.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $782m | $695m |
WBND price by TradingView
| Stock Code | WBND |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | International bonds |
| AUM | $782m |
| MER (%) | 0.19% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$63m |
| Last Price | $48.55 |
| 52-Week Range | $48.53 – $51.16 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.07% |
| Listing Date | 01/08/2025 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
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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