In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Cameron Gleeson from Betashares to explore how defined income ETFs can provide greater certainty for income-seeking investors. In this conversation, they unpack:
– What defined income ETFs are and how they work
– The difference between traditional bond ETFs and fixed-term ETFs
– How ETFs like 28BB, 29BB and 30BB offer fixed maturity dates and steady distributions
– Why these ETFs are gaining attention in a falling interest rate environment
– How defined income ETFs compare to term deposits
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Topics Covered
– What is Defined Income?
– The Need for Predictable Income in Today’s Market
– Traditional Bond ETFs vs Defined Income ETFs
– How Fixed-Term ETFs Like 28BB, 29BB, 30BB Work
– Understanding Yield to Maturity and Monthly Distributions
– ETF Liquidity and Exit Options Before Maturity
– Capital Certainty: Why This Matters to Investors
– Use Cases for Retirees, Savers, and Term Deposit Alternatives
– The Role of AAA (Cash ETF) and OZBD in a Defensive Portfolio
– How to Blend Fixed-Term ETFs into Your Strategy
– Risks, Credit Quality, and RBA Rate Cuts
– What Happens at Maturity and Rolling to New Series
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