GCAP vs IHCB vs USIG vs VCF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GCAP, IHCB, USIG, and VCF. IHCB has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, IHCB has the highest 10 years return at 1.4% a year, and VCF offers the highest at 9.9%.

Lowest fee

IHCB 0.27% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IHCB 1.4% p.a.

Highest yield

VCF 9.9%

Highest risk-adjusted

IHCB Sharpe 0.15 (3y)

Lowest volatility

VCF 5.2% (10y)

Largest fund

IHCB $341m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GCAP VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF	IHCB iShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF	USIG Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)	VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	iShares	Global X	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—	—	Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Bonds, Intl, Active	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	—	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$48m	$341m	$3m	$173m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.27%	0.3%	0.3%
Dividend yield	—	4.27%	7.42%	9.9%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	20%
Tax drag	—	1.37%	2.37%	3.65%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	2.4% net	1.6% net	2.5% net
3-year return	—	4.2% net	3% net	4% net
5-year return	—	-0.7% net	—	-0.7% net
10-year return	—	1.4% net	—	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	4.9%	8.7%	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	—	6.4%	—	6%
Volatility (10y)	—	5.8%	—	5.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.15	—	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
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

GCAP VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.5%.

Full GCAP analysis →

IHCB iShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.27% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (99th of 108).

Full IHCB analysis →

USIG Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 7.42% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (209th of 226).

Full USIG analysis →

VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 9.9% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (99th of 108).

Full VCF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GCAP vs IHCB vs USIG vs VCF?

GCAP, IHCB, USIG, and VCF are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHCB carries the lowest management fee (0.27%). Over 10 years, IHCB has delivered the highest total return (1.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GCAP vs IHCB vs USIG vs VCF?

IHCB has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, versus GCAP 0.59%, USIG 0.3%, and VCF 0.3%.

Which has performed highest - GCAP vs IHCB vs USIG vs VCF?

Over the past 10 years, IHCB has delivered the highest total return at 1.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VCF pays the highest at 9.9%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IHCB is the largest fund by assets ($341m). 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.