Highlights
- Final dividend declared for June quarter 2025
- Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) details announced
- Key distribution dates confirmed
RUSSELL INVESTMENTS Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX:RGB) has declared its final quarterly distribution for the period ending 30 June 2025. The fund announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.17061 per security, payable in Australian dollars. This distribution is unfranked and marks the culmination of the financial year’s return for unit holders.
Key Dividend Dates
According to the company’s official announcement, the ex-dividend date is set for 30 June 2025, meaning investors must hold the securities by this date to qualify. The record date—used to determine eligible shareholders—is the following day, 1 July 2025. The distribution will be paid on 15 July 2025, providing timely income for eligible investors.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) Option
RUSSELL INVESTMENTS (ASX:RGB) also offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for investors who prefer to compound their returns by acquiring additional units. Under the plan, eligible investors—those with registered addresses in Australia or New Zealand—can reinvest their dividends at a DRP issue price of AUD 19.4277 per unit. This allows reinvestment without incurring transaction costs and supports long-term capital growth for holders interested in increasing their stake automatically.
Performance Context & Market Position
While income-focused ETFs like RUSSELL INVESTMENTS (ASX:RGB) are often considered for their defensive characteristics, their role in fixed income portfolios has gained greater attention amid changing interest rate environments. The fund’s strategy of investing in government bonds aligns with objectives focused on income stability and capital preservation.
It is worth noting that the fund is not currently part of the ASX 200 today, which features a selection of the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation.
Looking Ahead
As the final dividend for the financial year is set in motion, RUSSELL INVESTMENTS (ASX:RGB) continues to cater to investors seeking exposure to high-grade government securities through an ETF structure. With DRP participation available and a predictable distribution timeline, the fund provides a structured income solution in the bond investment landscape.
Investors monitoring bond ETFs may find this announcement useful in evaluating income strategies for the upcoming quarters, especially in an environment where interest rates and monetary policy continue to influence fixed income returns.