Key Highlights

  • CISB aims for income and Capital returns from a globally diversified portfolio of sovereign Debt and currencies.
  • The fund holds about 108 issuers, with the United States, Mexico and Poland among the larger country exposures.
  • Management fees are 0.55% a year, with an interim distribution of A$0.135.
  • The units were quoted between A$20.16 and A$20.19 in the 5 November 2026 session.

The Colchester Global Government Bond Complex ETF (ASX:CISB) provides exposure to Government Bonds across a range of developed and emerging markets through one ASX-listed fund. Its aim is to deliver favourable income and capital returns while preserving principal. Units were quoted between A$20.16 and A$20.19 during the 5 November 2026 session, while the S&P/ASX 200 gained 1.87%.

Fund detail

Information

Quoted price (5 Nov 2026 session)

A$20.16 to A$20.19

Management fees and costs

0.55% a year

Last distribution

A$0.135 interim, ex-date 1 October 2026

Number of holdings

About 108 issuers

Benchmark

FTSE WGBI Hdg AUD

Admitted to ASX

29 July 2026

What the fund is

CISB is an exchange-traded fund listed on the ASX that invests in a globally diversified portfolio of primarily sovereign debt or debt-like securities and currencies. Units trade on the exchange during market hours, and the quoted price reflects the value of the holdings and Demand for units.

The fund's objective combines income and capital returns with the preservation and enhancement of principal. It is managed to deliver those outcomes through its allocation across countries and currencies rather than by tracking a single national bond market.

How the portfolio is built

The portfolio spans many countries. The United States, Mexico, Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany are among the larger country exposures. Emerging-market government bonds form a meaningful part of the holdings, which adds to the fund's Credit and currency mix.

The benchmark is a hedged global government bond index, which means currency exposure is managed back to Australian dollars. Holdings include a range of sovereign bonds, and the largest individual positions are typically a few percent each, so no single country dominates the result.

Income and costs

The most recent distribution was an interim payment of A$0.135, with an ex-date of 1 October 2026 and payment on 7 October 2026. The ASX page does not show a current annual yield, so investors should review the distribution history when assessing income.

Management fees and costs are 0.55% a year. Higher fees than a domestic bond fund reduce the net return, and investors should weigh them against the Diversification the fund offers.

What to understand before investing

Global government bonds carry Interest Rate risk in each market they cover, and their prices fall when yields rise. Emerging-market holdings can also carry political, Liquidity and currency risks that are larger than those of developed-market debt.

The units were quoted at a narrow range on the day, but the last trade price on the ASX page was not available. Investors should check the quoted price and the trading activity in the units before placing an order, particularly in a fund with limited trading history.

Comparing with a domestic bond fund

Investors comparing CISB with an Australian Government Bond fund may look at the country mix, the currency approach, the fee and the risk from emerging markets. A global fund adds diversification across economies, but it also introduces exposures that domestic funds do not carry.

Final Word

CISB offers a broad, hedged government bond exposure that extends beyond Australian issuers. Its emerging-market weight and hedging approach are the key features to understand.