BetaShares Interest Rate Hedged Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

BetaShares Interest Rate Hedged Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund designed to provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of senior, fixed-rate, investment grade Australian corporate bonds, while substantially mitigating interest rate risk. The fund achieves this by investing in a basket of up to 50 carefully selected Australian corporate bonds, each with a minimum outstanding amount and an intermediate maturity profile, ensuring both liquidity and credit quality within the portfolio. In parallel, the ETF employs bond futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, helping to protect capital from negative impacts associated with rising yields. The ETF pays monthly distributions and is structured to appeal to investors seeking stable, regular income with reduced sensitivity to movements in market interest rates. Its holdings span major Australian corporate issuers, offering representation across significant sectors of the domestic economy. The fund plays a notable role in the market by broadening access to high-quality corporate bonds and providing an interest rate hedged solution in a single, transparent listed vehicle. This structure can be particularly useful within diversified fixed income allocations or for investors focused on minimizing interest rate volatility.