Global Green Bond Currency Hedged ETF

GBND
A portfolio of high-quality global green bonds that meet stringent ethical standards
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Overview

Notice: Changes to the Fund’s features effective 28 February 2025

Betashares, as the responsible entity, has made certain changes to the Fund that we believe will enhance the offering for investors. These changes, which took effect following close of ASX trading on 28 February 2025, aim to deliver an efficient, cost effective and transparent exposure specifically to international green bonds. For more information regarding the changes, please refer to the ASX announcement.

Fund Objective

GBND aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises a portfolio of global green bonds (using the definition applied by the Climate Bonds Initiative), issued specifically to finance environmentally friendly projects, denominated in Euro or US dollars, that have been screened to avoid bond issuers with material exposure to activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations.

Benefits

Align your investments with your environmental values

Green bonds finance projects that address climate change, promote renewable energy and/or support sustainable development.

True-to-label

GBND’s investment methodology consists of stringent screening criteria, offering investors a true-to-label ethical investment solution.

Diversified, high-quality bonds

GBND gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of global green bonds issued by a wide range of government and corporate issuers. All bonds in the portfolio must be rated at least investment-grade.

1 The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.

There are risks associated with an investment in GBND, including interest rate risk, credit risk, international investment risk, non-traditional index methodology risk and currency hedging risk. Investment value can go up and down. An investment in the Fund should only be considered as a part of a broader portfolio, taking into account your particular circumstances, including your tolerance for risk. For more information on risks and other features of the Fund, please see the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, both available on this website.

Invest in GBND with Betashares Direct

Invest in GBND brokerage-free with a Betashares Direct account. You can also buy or sell GBND using an online broker or your financial adviser.

RIAA

Certification

The Betashares Global Green Bond Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: GBND) has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details.1
1 The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.

Key facts

Profile

Units outstanding* (#) 11,708,367
Management fee and cost** (p.a.) 0.39%
Distribution frequency Quarterly
Distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) Full or partial participation available
Issuer Betashares Capital Ltd
Registry MUFG Corporate Markets
Domicile Australia

* As at 11 March 2025
**Certain additional costs apply. Please refer to PDS.

Net assets*
$238,330,156

Pricing information

Current price
Last trade*
% Change (prev day)
Bid (delayed)
Offer (delayed)
* Data is delayed by at least 20 minutes.
NAV
NAV/Unit* $20.36
* As at 11 March 2025
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Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Please refer to "Fund returns after fees" for additional information regarding performance/return information.

Trading information

ASX code GBND
Bloomberg code GBND AU
IRESS code GBND.AXW
Market makers BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC

Index information

Index Solactive Global IG Fixed Rate Green Bond Index - AUD Hedged
Index provider Solactive AG
Index ticker N/A
Bloomberg index ticker SOLFRIGH Index
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Performance

Fund returns after fees (%)

 FundIndex
1 month-0.97%
3 months--0.24%
6 months-2.28%
1 year-5.45%
3 year p.a.--2.15%
5 year p.a.--2.25%
10 year p.a.-1.52%
Since inception (p.a.)-2.17%
Inception date-31-Mar-14
* As at 28 February 2025.

Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Returns are calculated in Australian dollars using net asset value per unit at the start and end of the specified period and do not reflect brokerage or the bid ask spread that investors incur when buying and selling units on the ASX. Returns are after fund management costs, assume reinvestment of any distributions and do not take into account tax paid as an investor in the Fund. Returns for periods longer than one year are annualised. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.
Inception date refers to the inception of the Fund's current investment strategy. Prior to the inception date, the Fund traded under a different investment strategy, and was subject to different management costs. Information about the Fund's performance prior to the current strategy inception date is available on request by emailing [email protected] or calling 1300 487 577.

Portfolio characteristics

Running yield (local currency, % p.a.)info 2.33
Yield to maturity (local currency, % p.a.)info 3.48
Estimated FX hedging impact (% p.a.)info 1.30
Average maturity (yrs)info 8.65
Modified duration (yrs)info 7.11
Average credit ratinginfo AA-

* As at 12 March 2025

Holdings and allocation

Portfolio holdings

Name Weight (%)
FRENCH REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT BOND OAT 1.75% JUN-39 3.1
EUROPEAN UNION 3.25% FEB-50 1.8
EUROPEAN UNION 2.75% FEB-33 1.6
EUROPEAN UNION 0.4% FEB-37 1.6
FRENCH REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT BOND OAT 0.5% JUN-44 1.6
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESANLEIHE 2.3% FEB-33 1.5
EUROPEAN UNION 2.625% FEB-48 1.4
NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT BOND 0.5% JAN-40 1.4
ITALY BUONI POLIENNALI DEL TESORO 4.0% APR-35 1.2
SPAIN GOVERNMENT BOND 1.0% JUL-42 1.2
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* As at 10 March 2025. Excludes cash

Sector allocation

Foreign Sovereign
28.1%
Supranational
15.6%
Government Special Purpose Bank
7.2%
Corporate - Financial
28.0%
Corporate - Non Financial
15.7%
Sovereign Agency
3.6%
Foreign Local Authority
1.7%

* As of 28 February 2025

Country allocation

Germany
19.7%
Snat
15.3%
France
15.3%
Netherlands
10.5%
Italy
7.9%
United States
6.3%
Spain
4.0%
Belgium
3.0%
Norway
2.4%
Other
15.6%

* As of 28 February 2025

Distributions

Frequency and yield

Distribution frequency Quarterly

*As at 28 February 2025. Yield is calculated by summing the prior 12-month per unit distributions divided by the closing NAV per unit at the end of the relevant period. Yield will vary and may be lower at time of investment. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

You can elect DRP by logging into Link’s Investor Centre. Once you are logged in, please proceed to the 'Payments and Tax' tab and select 'Reinvestment Plans'.

Recent distributions

Ex DateRecord DatePayment DateDistribution Unit ($)Annual Distribution Return (%) (1)
2-Jan-253-Jan-2517-Jan-25$0.1505892.93%
1-Oct-242-Oct-2416-Oct-24$0.1555633.10%
1-Jul-242-Jul-2416-Jul-24$0.1487052.92%
2-Apr-243-Apr-2417-Apr-24$0.1470112.85%
2-Jan-243-Jan-2417-Jan-24$0.1500062.89%
2-Oct-233-Oct-2317-Oct-23$0.1441212.68%
3-Jul-234-Jul-2318-Jul-23$0.1367492.58%
3-Apr-234-Apr-2320-Apr-23$0.1382813.04%
3-Jan-234-Jan-2318-Jan-23$0.1366872.32%
3-Oct-224-Oct-2218-Oct-22$0.1378931.84%
1-Jul-224-Jul-2218-Jul-22$0.2781251.42%
1-Apr-224-Apr-2220-Apr-22$0.0258482.10%
4-Jan-225-Jan-2219-Jan-22$0.0300072.13%
1-Oct-214-Oct-2118-Oct-21$0.0248242.14%
1-Jul-212-Jul-2116-Jul-21$0.4879752.19%
1-Apr-216-Apr-2120-Apr-21$0.01570.42%
4-Jan-215-Jan-2119-Jan-21$0.0256990.64%
1-Oct-202-Oct-2016-Oct-20$0.031953-
1-Jul-202-Jul-2016-Jul-20$0.035345-
1-Apr-202-Apr-2020-Apr-20$0.0675-

1 This is the annual distribution return to the end of the relevant distribution date. The distribution return reflects the contribution to total investment return made by the Fund's distributions. Distribution return is calculated as the total return less the growth return. Total return is calculated as the percentage change in a continuing investor's interest in the Fund assuming reinvestment of all distributions back into the Fund (and no other application or withdrawal), net of ongoing fees. Growth return is the Fund's return excluding distributions, net of ongoing fees. Past performance is not indicative of future performance