- Issuer
- Russell
- Inception Date
- Mar 8, 2012
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
Share Price Chart
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Performance
RCB.AX Performance Chart
Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB.AX) is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year. RCB.AX is currently trading at A$20 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of RCB.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,104.
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Returns By Period
Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB.AX) has returned 1.68% so far this year and 1.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RCB.AX has returned 2.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.56%
- 6M
- 1.48%
- YTD
- 1.68%
- 1Y
- 1.93%
- 3Y*
- 4.54%
- 5Y*
- 1.99%
- 10Y*
- 2.84%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
RCB.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 13, 2012, RCB.AX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RCB.AX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.05% | 0.25% | -0.81% | 0.15% | 1.23% | 0.86% | -0.05% | 1.68% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.40% | 0.65% | 0.89% | 0.79% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.39% | -0.49% | 0.40% | -0.64% | 0.10% | 4.03% |
| 2024 | 0.25% | 0.20% | 0.68% | -0.70% | 0.56% | 0.23% | 1.82% | 0.60% | 0.67% | -1.04% | 0.70% | 0.69% | 4.73% |
| 2023 | 1.82% | -0.51% | 1.28% | 0.61% | -0.61% | -1.22% | 1.24% | 0.71% | -0.39% | -0.46% | 1.28% | 1.51% | 5.33% |
| 2022 | -0.69% | -0.40% | -1.77% | -1.44% | -0.26% | -0.52% | 1.78% | -0.88% | -1.25% | 0.63% | 0.94% | -0.47% | -4.29% |
| 2021 | -0.05% | -0.82% | 0.11% | 0.19% | -0.00% | -0.30% | 0.59% | -0.15% | -0.14% | -2.30% | 0.70% | 0.36% | -1.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.58%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 13, 2012.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (10.46%) than losses (2.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.58%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 10.46%
- Downside Capture
- 2.76%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RCB.AX ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RCB.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.99 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.24 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.67 | 1.11 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.65 | 3.10 | -1.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF provided a 4.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.88 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.88 | A$0.93 | A$0.75 | A$0.37 | A$0.08 | A$0.26 | A$0.87 | A$0.78 | A$0.59 | A$0.85 | A$0.69 | A$0.72 |
Dividend yield | 4.43% | 4.68% | 3.76% | 1.86% | 0.40% | 1.30% | 4.18% | 3.80% | 2.94% | 4.22% | 3.44% | 3.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.26 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.45 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.23 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.27 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.21 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.22 | A$0.93 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.20 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.16 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.22 | A$0.75 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.11 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.23 | A$0.37 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.06 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.07 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.05 | A$0.26 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF was 11.09%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 25 trading sessions.
The current Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 0.05%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-11.09%Mar 2020 | 15d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 24dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-8.70%Jun 2022 | 1y 5mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 4moDec 2020 - May 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-6.12%Jun 2013 | 25d | 1y 5mo | 1y 6moMay 2013 - Dec 2014 | — |
-2.86%Mar 2026 | 5mo 3d | 3mo 4d | 8mo 7dOct 2025 - Jun 2026 | — |
-2.75%Jul 2015 | 1d | 7mo 4d | 7mo 5dJul 2015 - Feb 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| RCB.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.09% | -41.07% | +29.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.86% | -11.69% | +8.83% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.86% | -17.74% | +14.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.30% | -22.01% | +13.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.09% | -24.71% | +13.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.05% | -0.60% | +0.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.39% | -11.02% | +9.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.18% | 4.20% | -3.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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