SPDR BOND ETF (ASX:BOND)

State Street SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF

About the BOND ETF

The State Street® SPDR® S&P®/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF changed its name, benchmark and management fees in mid 2025. BOND's is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market, was created in 2012 and distributes income quarterly.

BOND ETF Performance Review

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3.64

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Data Current To: 18/03/2026

Our review of BOND ETF

A predominantly government bond portfolio with a small allocation to corporate bonds with a minimum BBB- credit rating

The ETF invests in fixed rate bonds and is exposed to interest rate risk

What we like about the BOND ETF

High quality investment grade portfolio with close to 80% allocation to government and semi government securities. Reasonable diversification with circa 220 bonds held as at 18 March 2026

The ETF is exposed to interest rate risk

In June 2025, the management fee was reduced from 0.24% to 0.10%, considered a low fee

Things to be aware of about the BOND ETF

No average credit rating

BOND ETF Investment Strategy

The BOND ETF seeks to track an index. The S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index applies equal weighting across two defined issuer sectors: Corporate & Covered bonds, and Government & Semi-Government bonds. The Government & Semi-Governments sector is then equally weighted across three maturity buckets (0 - 5 yrs, 5 - 10 yrs, and 10+ yrs).

What does the BOND ETF Invest In?

BOND is a Corporate Bond ETF.

BOND ETF Credit Quality

A detailed breakdown of the credit quality is expressed below.

BOND Frequently Asked Questions

What index does the BOND ETF aim to replicate?

The BOND ETF aims to replicate the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index.

How often does BOND ETF pay distributions?

The distribution frequency of BOND is Quarterly.

When did the BOND ETF start?

The inception date of the BOND ETF was 26/07/2012.

What are the net assets of the BOND ETF?

BOND has net assets of $39.12m (AUD) as of 18/03/2026.

What are the number of holdings in the BOND ETF?

Total number of holdings in BOND is 227 as of 18/03/2026.

What are the management fees for the BOND ETF?

The annual management fees for the BOND ETF are 0.24% p.a. Learn more about ETF fees in this article.

How can I invest in the BOND ETF?

BOND is an Exchange Traded Fund, and units may be bought or sold on the ASX like shares. Learn how to buy and sell ETFs in this article.

Does the BOND ETF have a minimum investment amount?

No, there is no minimum to invest in the State Street SPDR BOND ETF. Exchange Traded Funds in general do not have a minimum investment amount required by the issuer. However, if you choose to invest through a broker, they may choose to set their own minimum investment amount.

Are there any performance fees associated with the BOND ETF?

No, BOND has no performance fee. This is one of the advantages of Exchange Traded Funds, as they are traded like shares, you’ll generally only pay a commission to buy or sell units and an ongoing management fee.