FSCF vs AAA vs BILL vs ISEC - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing FSCF, AAA, BILL, and ISEC. BILL has the lowest management fee at 0.07% a year, ISEC has the highest 5 years return at 3.5% a year, and ISEC offers the highest at 4.24%.

Lowest fee

BILL 0.07% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

ISEC 3.5% p.a.

Highest yield

ISEC 4.24%

Highest risk-adjusted

ISEC Sharpe 0.86 (5y)

Lowest volatility

AAA 0.4% (5y)

Largest fund

AAA $5.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	FSCF First Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF	AAA BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF	BILL iShares Core Cash ETF	ISEC iShares Enhanced Cash ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares	iShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	AU, Bonds, Active	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$8m	$5.1bn	$1.3bn	$745m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.18%	0.07%	0.12%
Dividend yield	—	4.08%	4.08%	4.24%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	0%	2%	0%	0%
Tax drag	0%	1.35%	1.31%	1.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	4.2% net	4.2% net	4.3% net
3-year return	—	4.3% net	4.3% net	4.5% net
5-year return	—	3.5% net	3.4% net	3.5% net
10-year return	—	2.5% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Volatility (5y)	—	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	0.4%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	2.26	1.79	2.99
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.66	—	0.86
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

FSCF First Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BILL, ISEC, and AAA.

Full FSCF analysis →

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 →

ISEC iShares Enhanced Cash ETF

Low-cost: a 0.12% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.24% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (193rd of 236).

Full ISEC analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FSCF vs AAA vs BILL vs ISEC?

FSCF, AAA, BILL, and ISEC are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BILL carries the lowest management fee (0.07%). Over 5 years, ISEC has delivered the highest total return (3.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - FSCF vs AAA vs BILL vs ISEC?

BILL has the lowest management fee at 0.07% a year, versus FSCF 0.2%, AAA 0.18%, and ISEC 0.12%.

Which has performed highest - FSCF vs AAA vs BILL vs ISEC?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ISEC pays the highest at 4.24%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

AAA is the largest 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.