Artesian Corporate Bond Fund
Strategy
The Artesian Corporate Bond Fund (Fund) invests in a diversified portfolio of liquid, investment grade fixed and floating rate AUD corporate bonds.
It is an actively managed absolute return fund that aims to achieve consistent returns above the daily RBA cash rate throughout fluctuating interest rate and economic cycles.
Key characteristics:
- Investment grade fund with an emphasis on liquidity and credit quality, and has no listed bank hybrids.
- Short interest rate duration fund with a floating rate note bias.
- ESG integrated investment research to provide optimal investment decisions.
- Daily liquidity and quarterly distributions.
- No currency risk (all corporate bonds are AUD only).
- Capped fund size to maximise returns for investors.
Target Return
The Fund aims to provide returns above the RBA cash rate +2.75% (net of fees) throughout all interest rate cycles.
Note the target return is not a forecast. It is merely an indication of what the Fund aims to achieve over the medium term on the assumption that credit markets remain relatively stable throughout the investment timeframe. The Fund may not be successful in meeting the target return. Returns are not guaranteed.
Terms
Investment Management Fee
Class A Units 0.66% (plus GST)
Class B Units 0.55% (plus GST)
Administration Fee
Class A Units 0.20%
Class B Units 0.20%
Minimum Investment
Class A $25,000
Class B $5,000,000
Buy/Sell Spread
Class A Units 0.10% / 0.10%
Class B Units 0.10% / 0.10%
Track record
Fund Performance, Class B Units as at 31 July 2026
| 1 mth | 3 mth | 6 mth | 1 yr | 2 yr p.a. | 3 yr p.a. | 4 yr p.a. | 5 yr p.a. | Since Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Fund Return | 0.59% | 2.02% | 2.79% | 5.87% | 6.48% | 7.28% | 6.97% | 5.06% | 4.95% |
| Net Fund Return | 0.53% | 1.83% | 2.41% | 5.09% | 5.69% | 6.49% | 6.17% | 4.28% | 4.16% |
| RBA Cash Rate | 0.36% | 1.07% | 2.04% | 3.88% | 4.04% | 4.12% | 3.88% | 3.15% | 2.12% |
| Active Return | 0.16% | 0.75% | 0.37% | 1.21% | 1.65% | 2.36% | 2.29% | 1.13% | 2.04% |
Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance. Net of fees performance is based on end of month redemption prices after the deduction of fees and expenses and the reinvestment of all distributions.
Relative Performance Since Inception
Ratings and platforms
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Investment approach
An investment grade focused fund.
The Fund invests at least 90% of its funds (excluding cash holdings) in investment grade debt rated BBB- or higher by major credit rating agencies. This disciplined approach prioritises capital preservation while capturing credit spread opportunities across the AUD corporate bond market.
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Important information
General advice
This information is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision, you should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and consider whether the investment is appropriate for you.
Past performance
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Returns are not guaranteed. The value of your investment may go down as well as up.
Issuer and investment manager
The Artesian Corporate Bond Fund (ARSN 616 633 482) is issued by Equity Trustees Limited (ABN 46 004 031 298, AFSL 240975) as responsible entity. Artesian Corporate Bond Pty Ltd (ACN 618 342 895) is the investment manager.
Zenith rating
The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (ETL3604AU (Artesian Corporate Bond Fund) and ETL8782AU (Artesian Green & Sustainable Bond Fund) assigned June 2024) referred to in this piece is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs. Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments. Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at Fund Research Regulatory Guidelines
Lonsec rating
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