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Issuer
Russell
Inception Date
Mar 13, 2012
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

RSM.AX Performance Chart

Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM.AX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. RSM.AX is currently trading at A$20 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of RSM.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,030.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM.AX) has returned 1.44% so far this year and 1.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RSM.AX has returned 2.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.


Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF

1D
0.10%
1M
0.33%
6M
1.24%
YTD
1.44%
1Y
1.32%
3Y*
3.70%
5Y*
0.60%
10Y*
2.45%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

RSM.AX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 13, 2012, RSM.AX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2021 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, RSM.AX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 30, 2016 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -3.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.00%0.63%-1.68%0.30%1.43%0.87%-0.10%1.44%
2025-0.05%0.49%0.88%1.45%0.29%0.56%-0.10%0.38%0.82%-0.67%-0.86%-0.20%3.01%
20240.31%-0.10%0.71%-1.67%0.46%0.51%1.37%1.25%0.40%-1.73%1.05%1.09%3.67%
20232.14%-1.15%2.70%0.31%-0.77%-1.71%0.53%0.68%-0.83%-1.42%2.18%2.19%4.81%
2022-1.34%-0.95%-2.43%-1.30%-0.16%-1.90%2.58%-1.47%-1.33%1.24%1.12%-1.42%-7.23%
2021-0.14%-1.04%0.29%0.19%0.19%-0.36%1.02%-0.24%-0.53%-3.06%0.95%0.38%-2.38%

Benchmark Metrics

Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.43%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 13, 2012.

  • This ETF captured 10.55% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.22%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
3.43%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
10.55%
Downside Capture
-0.22%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

RSM.AX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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.


RSM.AX Risk / Return Rank: 1414
Overall Rank
RSM.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1515
Sharpe Ratio Rank
RSM.AX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
RSM.AX Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
RSM.AX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1414
Calmar Ratio Rank
RSM.AX Martin Ratio Rank: 1414
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM.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.


RSM.AXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.95

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.31

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.24

-0.18

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.34

1.11

-0.78

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

0.75

3.10

-2.35

Dividends

Dividend History

Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF provided a 3.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.80 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%A$0.00A$0.50A$1.00A$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendA$0.80A$0.44A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.52A$1.54A$0.83A$0.63A$0.75A$1.07A$0.93

Dividend yield

3.94%2.12%0.00%0.00%0.00%2.59%7.27%3.90%3.05%3.66%5.23%4.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026A$0.00A$0.00A$0.13A$0.00A$0.00A$0.39A$0.00A$0.52
2025A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.16A$0.00A$0.00A$0.14A$0.00A$0.00A$0.14A$0.44
2024A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00
2023A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00
2022A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00
2021A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.42A$0.00A$0.00A$0.07A$0.00A$0.00A$0.04A$0.52

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 Semi-Government 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 Semi-Government Bond ETF was 12.07%, occurring on Jun 15, 2022. Recovery took 711 trading sessions.

The current Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF drawdown is 0.69%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-12.07%Jun 2022
9mo 26d2y 9mo
3y 7moAug 2021 - Apr 2025
Bear market2022
-6.43%Mar 2020
7d16d
23dMar 2020 - Apr 2020
COVID crash2020
-3.96%Mar 2026
5mo 3d
8mo 29dOct 2025 - now
-3.36%May 2015
1mo 13d4mo 20d
6mo 3dMar 2015 - Sep 2015
-2.73%Apr 2014
2mo 28d2mo 10d
5mo 8dJan 2014 - Jun 2014

Drawdown Indicators


RSM.AXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-12.07%

-41.07%

+29.00%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.96%

-11.69%

+7.73%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-3.96%

-17.74%

+13.78%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-12.07%

-22.01%

+9.94%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-12.07%

-24.71%

+12.64%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.69%

-0.60%

-0.09%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-1.93%

-11.02%

+9.09%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.80%

4.20%

-2.40%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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