Summary-
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) hybrid market continues to attract income-focused investors seeking higher yields compared to traditional fixed-income products. Hybrids—such as capital notes, preference shares, and step-up securities—offer a blend of debt and equity characteristics, making them a popular choice for those balancing risk and return.
Key Highlights from Current Listings
- Major Bank Hybrids:
- NABPF (Capital Notes 3) trades at $101.94 with a running yield of 7.50%, reflecting strong demand for bank-issued hybrids.
- CBA PERLS 13 (CBAPJ) offers a yield of 6.30%, while Westpac WBCPJ sits at 6.85%, signaling competitive margins across the big four banks.
- Judo Capital JDOPA stands out with a 9.60% running yield, appealing to investors seeking higher returns despite elevated risk.
- Non-Standard Hybrids:
- Nufarm NFNG (Step-Up) trades at $88, delivering an impressive 8.73% yield, making it attractive for yield hunters.
- Ramsay Health Care RHCPA (Preference Share) offers 8.08%, supported by the healthcare sector’s resilience.
Market Trends
- Trading Margins remain tight for major bank hybrids (around 1.0–1.5%), indicating stability and investor confidence.
- Higher-Yield Opportunities are concentrated in non-standard hybrids and smaller issuers, though these carry additional credit risk.
- Price Premiums: Many bank hybrids trade above face value, reflecting strong secondary market demand.
ASX-Listed Hybrids 24.11.25
COMPANY CODE HYBRID TYPE MATURITY/
CALL
DATEMARGIN
INCL. CREDITSTRADING
MARGINDAY
CLOSERUNNING
YIELD**Challenger CGFPC Capital Notes 3 25/05/2026 4.60% -1.47% 102.66 8.00% Nat Aust Bank NABPF Capital Notes 3 17/06/2026 4.00% 0.40% 101.94 7.50% Suncorp SUNPH Capital Notes 3 17/06/2026 3.00% 0.85% 101.13 6.57% Macquarie Group MQGPD Capital Notes 4 10/09/2026 4.15% 0.38% 102.95 7.57% CBA CBAPJ PERLS 13 20/10/2026 2.75% 0.94% 101.56 6.30% Latitude LFSPA Capital Notes 27/10/2026 4.75% 6.32% 98.50 8.50% Westpac WBCPJ Capital Notes 7 22/03/2027 3.40% 1.17% 102.80 6.85% CBA CBAPI PERLS 12 20/04/2027 3.00% 1.12% 102.50 6.48% Bank of Queensland BOQPF Capital Notes 2 14/05/2027 3.80% 0.60% 104.19 7.13% Bendigo Bank BENPH Capital Notes 15/06/2027 3.80% 1.06% 104.02 7.16% Macquarie Group MQGPE Capital Notes 5 20/09/2027 2.90% 1.13% 102.70 6.36% Nat Aust Bank NABPH Capital Notes 5 17/12/2027 3.50% 1.43% 103.94 6.87% ANZ Bank AN3PI Capital Notes 6 20/03/2028 3.00% 1.36% 103.50 6.42% CBA CBAPL PERLS 15 15/06/2028 2.85% 1.49% 103.18 6.30% Suncorp SUNPI Capital Notes 4 17/06/2028 2.90% 1.57% 103.10 6.35% Westpac WBCPL Capital Notes 9 22/09/2028 3.40% 1.30% 105.30 6.69% Macquarie Bank MBLPD Capital Notes 3 7/12/2028 2.90% 1.67% 103.40 6.33% Bank of Queensland BOQPG Capital Notes 3 15/12/2028 3.40% 1.85% 104.20 6.76% Judo Capital JDOPA Capital Notes 16/02/2029 6.50% 4.60% 111.71 9.60% ANZ Bank AN3PJ Capital Notes 7 20/03/2029 2.70% 1.74% 102.85 6.17% Challenger CGFPD Capital Notes 4 25/05/2029 3.60% 1.36% 106.50 6.78% CBA CBAPK PERLS 14 15/06/2029 2.75% 1.62% 103.54 6.18% IAG IAGPE Capital Notes 2 15/06/2029 3.50% 1.92% 104.90 6.81% Macquarie Group MQGPF Capital Notes 6 12/09/2029 3.70% 1.55% 107.00 6.87% Nat Aust Bank NABPI Capital Notes 6 17/09/2029 3.15% 1.52% 105.34 6.45% Westpac WBCPK Capital Notes 8 21/09/2029 2.90% 1.46% 104.74 6.25% ANZ Bank AN3PK Capital Notes 8 20/03/2030 2.75% 1.67% 104.00 6.15% CBA CBAPM PERLS 16 17/06/2030 3.00% 1.45% 105.92 6.28% Suncorp SUNPJ Capital Notes 5 17/06/2030 2.80% 1.89% 103.51 6.23% Nat Aust Bank NABPJ Capital Notes 7 17/09/2030 2.80% 1.69% 104.46 6.17% Bendigo Bank BENPi Capital Notes 2 13/12/2030 3.20% 1.78% 105.85 6.47% Insurance Australia IAGPF Capital Notes 3 15/12/2030 3.20% 1.97% 105.14 6.51% ANZ Bank AN3PL Capital Notes 9 20/03/2031 2.90% 1.80% 104.78 6.25% Westpac WBCPM Capital Notes 10 22/09/2031 3.10% 1.77% 106.14 6.36% Macquarie Group MQGPG Capital Notes 7 15/12/2031 2.65% 2.02% 103.15 6.11% Nat Aust Bank NABPK Capital Notes 8 17/03/2032 2.60% 1.65% 104.76 5.96% ASX-Listed Hybrids (Non-standard)
COMPANY CODE BOND TYPE CALL DATE ISSUE MARGIN (inc frank) TRADING MARGIN CLOSING PRICE RUNNING YIELD Nufarm NFNG Step Up Perpetual 3.90% 5.07% 88 8.73% Ramsay Health Care RHCPA Preference Share Perpetual 4.85% 4.43% 106.75 8.08%
