Summary:
Australian bank hybrid securities remained a reliable source of income for yield-focused investors in July, with both standard and non-standard hybrids offering competitive returns.
Standard Bank Hybrids
The average trading margin across standard hybrids stood at 5.04%, while the average running yield was 7.12%. These figures reflect a stable environment for income investors, with a broad range of securities offering yields above 7%.
- Highest Yielding Security:
Judo Capital (JDOPA) delivered the strongest running yield at 9.52%, highlighting investor interest in newer, higher-risk issuers. - Highest Trading Margin:
Westpac Capital Notes 5 (WBCPH) recorded a trading margin of 37.51%, likely influenced by its proximity to the call date and market pricing adjustments.
Non-Standard Hybrids
Though fewer in number, non-standard hybrids continued to outperform on yield, with an average running yield of 8.68% and an average trading margin of 4.99%.
- Top Performer:
Nufarm (NFNG) led the non-standard segment with a 9.01% running yield and a 5.32% trading margin, making it the standout across both metrics.
These results underscore the continued appeal of hybrid securities for investors seeking income in a low-growth environment. While standard hybrids offer consistency and liquidity, non-standard issues provide enhanced returns for those comfortable with structural differences and perpetual terms.
ASX-Listed Hybrids
COMPANY CODE HYBRID TYPE MATURITY/
CALL
DATEMARGIN
INCL. CREDITSTRADING
MARGINDAY
CHANGEDAY
CLOSERUNNING
YIELD**Westpac WBCPH Capital Notes 5 22/09/2025 3.20% 37.51% 0.83% 99.97 7.22% AMP Group AMPPB Capital Notes 2 16/12/2025 4.50% 9.84% 0.10% 101 8.35% Macquarie Bank MBLPC Capital Notes 2 22/12/2025 4.70% 8.96% 0.08% 101.049 8.52% Challenger CGFPC Capital Notes 3 25/05/2026 4.60% 6.43% 0.04% 102.47 8.40% Nat Aust Bank NABPF Capital Notes 3 17/06/2026 4.00% 5.17% 0.03% 102.099 7.76% Suncorp SUNPH Capital Notes 3 17/06/2026 3.00% 5.19% 0.03% 100.88 6.81% Macquarie Group MQGPD Capital Notes 4 10/09/2026 4.15% 4.51% 0.02% 102.5 7.86% CBA CBAPJ PERLS 13 20/10/2026 2.75% 4.15% 0.02% 101.05 6.54% Latitude LFSPA Capital Notes 27/10/2026 4.75% 12.56% 0.04% 96.5 9.17% Westpac WBCPJ Capital Notes 7 22/03/2027 3.40% 5.25% 0.02% 102.197 7.27% CBA CBAPI PERLS 12 20/04/2027 3.00% 3.56% 0.01% 101.91 6.74% Bank of Queensland BOQPF Capital Notes 2 14/05/2027 3.80% 4.75% 0.02% 102.58 7.59% Bendigo Bank BENPH Capital Notes 15/06/2027 3.80% 4.19% 0.01% 102.5 7.52% Macquarie Group MQGPE Capital Notes 5 20/09/2027 2.90% 3.45% 0.01% 101.39 6.64% Nat Aust Bank NABPH Capital Notes 5 17/12/2027 3.50% 3.52% 0.01% 103 7.17% ANZ Bank AN3PI Capital Notes 6 20/03/2028 3.00% 3.02% 0.01% 102.16 6.68% CBA CBAPL PERLS 15 15/06/2028 2.85% 3.28% 0.01% 101.76 6.59% Suncorp SUNPI Capital Notes 4 17/06/2028 2.90% 3.64% 0.01% 101.05 6.69% Westpac WBCPL Capital Notes 9 22/09/2028 3.40% 3.92% 0.01% 103.68 7.16% Macquarie Bank MBLPD Capital Notes 3 7/12/2028 2.90% 3.06% 0.01% 102.2 6.60% Bank of Queensland BOQPG Capital Notes 3 15/12/2028 3.40% 3.59% 0.01% 102.601 7.10% Judo Capital JDOPA Capital Notes 16/02/2029 6.50% 4.16% 0.01% 112 9.52% ANZ Bank AN3PJ Capital Notes 7 20/03/2029 2.70% 2.97% 0.01% 101.39 6.42% Challenger CGFPD Capital Notes 4 25/05/2029 3.60% 3.67% 0.01% 103.5 7.28% CBA CBAPK PERLS 14 15/06/2029 2.75% 3.09% 0.01% 101.77 6.49% IAG IAGPE Capital Notes 2 15/06/2029 3.50% 3.98% 0.01% 103 7.27% Macquarie Group MQGPF Capital Notes 6 12/09/2029 3.70% 2.98% 0.01% 105.3 7.19% Nat Aust Bank NABPI Capital Notes 6 17/09/2029 3.15% 2.92% 0.01% 103.77 6.76% Westpac WBCPK Capital Notes 8 21/09/2029 2.90% 3.45% 0.01% 103.04 6.68% ANZ Bank AN3PK Capital Notes 8 20/03/2030 2.75% 2.86% 0.00% 101.86 6.44% CBA CBAPM PERLS 16 17/06/2030 3.00% 2.68% 0.01% 104.19 6.59% Suncorp SUNPJ Capital Notes 5 17/06/2030 2.80% 3.11% 0.01% 101.76 6.54% Nat Aust Bank NABPJ Capital Notes 7 17/09/2030 2.80% 2.84% 0.01% 102.801 6.47% Bendigo Bank BENPi Capital Notes 2 13/12/2030 3.20% 3.29% 0.01% 102.85 6.88% Insurance Australia IAGPF Capital Notes 3 15/12/2030 3.20% 3.58% 0.00% 102.7 6.96% ANZ Bank AN3PL Capital Notes 9 20/03/2031 2.90% 2.82% 0.00% 102.69 6.54% Westpac WBCPM Capital Notes 10 22/09/2031 3.10% 3.29% 0.00% 104.21 6.81% Macquarie Group MQGPG Capital Notes 7 15/12/2031 2.65% 2.90% 0.00% 101.5 6.38% Nat Aust Bank NABPK Capital Notes 8 17/03/2032 2.60% 2.52% 0.00% 103.26 6.24% ASX-Listed Hybrids (Non-standard)
COMPANY CODE BOND TYPE CALL DATE ISSUE MARGIN (inc frank) TRADING MARGIN DAY CLOSING PRICE RUNNING YIELD Nufarm NFNG Step Up Perpetual 3.90% 5.32% 0.04% 87.2 9.01% Ramsay Health Care RHCPA Preference Share Perpetual 4.85% 4.65% 0.03% 105.6 8.34%