BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 yr Index over rolling three year periods.

Fund Strategy

The investment approach aims to capture returns from a variety of actively-managed sources, including interest rate management (duration and yield curve positioning), sector and security selection. Risk management is a core focus and is supported by credit research, diversification of holdings and investment guidelines.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.37%	1.21%	3.22%	4.66%	5.19%	4.27%	0.15%	-%
Growth return	0.03%	0.2%	1.2%	0.6%	1.1%	0.77%	-2.4%	-%
Income return	0.34%	1.01%	2.02%	4.06%	4.09%	3.5%	2.55%	-%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	0.33%	1.05%	3.11%	4.31%	4.73%	3.74%	-0.03%	2.14%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF

Cash: 1.26%

Fixed Interest: 98.74%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 6.60%

Fixed Interest: 92.48%

Australian Equities: 0.62%

International Equities: 0.02%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.02%

Alternatives: 0.25%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF
Responsible Entity	BetaShares Capital Ltd
APIR Code
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	7 Nov 2018
Fund Size	$864.96 million (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	$24 (as at 30 Aug 2023)
Exit Price	$23 (as at 30 Aug 2023)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.42% (as at 20 Jan 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.42% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$500.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.5%	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	2.16%
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FAQs about the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF

What is the objective of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The objective of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods.

What is the strategy for the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The strategy of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is The investment approach aims to capture returns from a variety of actively-managed sources, including interest rate management (duration and yield curve positioning), sector and security selection. Risk management is a core focus and is supported by credit research, diversification of holdings and investment guidelines.

What is the APIR code of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The APIR code of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is .

What was BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s total return last month?

BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s total return last month was 0.37%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.03% and an income return of 0.34%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s total return for the last three months?

BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s total return for the last three months was 1.21%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.2% and an income return of 1.01%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s one-year total return?

BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s one-year total return is 4.66%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.6% and an income return of 4.06%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s three-year total return?

BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF’s one-year total return is 4.27%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.77% and an income return of 3.5%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The asset allocation of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is :

Cash: 1.26%

Fixed Interest: 98.74%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is BetaShares Capital Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund belong to?

The BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

As at 12 Sep 2025, the size of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund was $864.96 million.

What is the inception date of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund has an inception date of 7 Nov 2018.

What is the current entry price of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The current entry price of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is $24 per unit and the current exit price is $23 per unit (as at 30 Aug 2023).

What is the current exit price of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The current exit price of the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is $23 per unit and the current entry price is $24 per unit (as at 30 Aug 2023).

What is the minimum investment amount for the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond ETF managed fund is $500.

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