13/03/2026 09:51

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) $100.69

The IAF ETF is a ~$3.6bn low-cost ASX bond ETF that invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian government, semi-government and investment-grade corporate bonds with ~90% of the portfolio in fixed rate debt - offering investors steady income and portfolio diversification. The ETF pays quarterly distributions and tends to dampen portfolio volatility relative to equities, with a current yield of around ~3.1%, though again, this moves with bond prices and underlying interest rates.

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09/03/2026 09:35

Australian 10-Year Bond Yield

Local bond markets are likely to open under pressure this morning with oil market chaos likely to deepen as the upheaval, now in its ninth day, shows no sign of imminent resolution. Futures markets are pricing in two rate hikes by the RBA this year with inflation fears increasing almost by the day, a quick resolution to the conflict is required otherwise mortgage holders are likely to be in for a tough time.

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18/07/2025 09:56

Core ETF Portfolio – Amendments

We are making three changes to the core ETF portfolio.

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30/05/2025 10:10

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) $102.94

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30/05/2025 10:09

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) $102.94

This ETF aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite Bond Index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment-grade fixed-income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, Australian semi-government entities, supranational and sovereign entities and corporate entities.

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