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GCAP vs USIG

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing GCAP and USIG. USIG has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year and USIG offers the higher at 7.42%.
Lower fee
USIG 0.3% p.a.
Higher yield
USIG 7.42%
Larger fund
GCAP $48m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GCAP
VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF
USIG
Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Global X
Tracks index
Categories
Bonds, Intl, Active
Bonds, Intl
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$48m
$3m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.59%
0.3%
Dividend yield
7.42%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 2.37%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.6%
net
3-year return
3%
net
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
8.7%
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
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%.
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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GCAP vs USIG?

GCAP and USIG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. USIG carries the lower management fee (0.3%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GCAP vs USIG?

USIG has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus GCAP 0.59%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

USIG pays the higher at 7.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GCAP is the larger fund by assets ($48m). 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.

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