How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
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General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Overview
Description
The Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF (ASX: AEBD) allows investors to earn attractive income from a diversified portfolio of ethically screened Australian bonds. Designed as a core fixed income solution, AEBD tracks the Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Ethically Screened Composite Bond Index, which includes only investment-grade corporate and government bonds that meet stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
AEBD excludes issuers with material exposure to fossil fuels or other activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investing. Instead of traditional debt-weighted indexing, the fund employs a smart, risk-adjusted income weighting strategy, aiming to deliver superior returns compared to conventional benchmarks like the AusBond Composite Index.
AEBD is ideal for ethically minded investors seeking stable income and capital preservation. It is a true-to-label ethical investment that aligns financial goals with personal values, making it suitable for inclusion in diversified portfolios.
AEBD provides a cost-effective, transparent, values-driven approach to investing in Australian fixed income.