AAA vs BILL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AAA and BILL. BILL has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, AAA has the higher 5 years return at 3.5% a year, and AAA offers the higher at 4.08%.

Lower fee

BILL 0.07% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

AAA 3.5% p.a.

Higher yield

AAA 4.08%

Higher risk-adjusted

AAA Sharpe 2.26 (3y)

Lower volatility

AAA 0.4% (5y)

Larger fund

AAA $5.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AAA BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF	BILL iShares Core Cash ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$5.1bn	$1.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.07%
Dividend yield	4.08%	4.08%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	2%	0%
Tax drag	1.35%	1.31%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.2% net	4.2% net
3-year return	4.3% net	4.3% net
5-year return	3.5% net	3.4% net
10-year return	2.5% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	0.1%	0.1%
Volatility (5y)	0.4%	0.5%
Volatility (10y)	0.4%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	2.26	1.79
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.66	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	2.42	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

AAA BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.08% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (91st of 110).

Full AAA analysis →

BILL iShares Core Cash ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.08% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (198th of 236).

Full BILL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AAA vs BILL?

AAA and BILL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BILL carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 5 years, AAA has delivered the higher total return (3.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AAA vs BILL?

BILL has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus AAA 0.18%.

Which has performed higher - AAA vs BILL?

Over the past 5 years, AAA has delivered the higher total return at 3.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

AAA pays the higher at 4.08%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

AAA is the larger fund by assets ($5.1bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.