Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF (XARO) Review & Analysis
- +0.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median international bonds ETF at −1.8%.
- Investors withdrew a net $1.4m (-0.9% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $25.28, 1% below its 12-month high (range $24.32 to $25.41).
About XARO
XARO is an international bonds ETF from Ardea, listed on the ASX since December 2018. With $148m under management it is number 14 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.50% a year, about $50 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.
Over five years it has returned +2.3% a year including distributions, against −0.9% 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 XARO with
| Fee | 0.50% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | +4.2% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +2.3% | −1.3% |
| Size | $148m | $4.9bn |
| Fee | 0.50% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | +4.2% | −0.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +2.3% | – |
| Size | $148m | $782m |
| Fee | 0.50% | 0.50% |
| 1 year | +4.2% | +2.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +2.3% | – |
| Size | $148m | $695m |
| Fee | 0.50% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | +4.2% | −1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +2.3% | – |
| Size | $148m | $455m |
XARO price by TradingView
| Stock Code | XARO |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Ardea |
| Asset Class | International bonds |
| AUM | $148m |
| MER (%) | 0.50% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$1.4m |
| Last Price | $25.28 |
| 52-Week Range | $24.32 – $25.41 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.16% |
| Listing Date | 10/12/2018 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
| Issuer website | Ardea ↗ |
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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