GGFD vs USTB vs GGOV vs US10 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GGFD, USTB, GGOV, and US10. USTB has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, USTB has the highest 3 years return at 2.1% a year, and USTB offers the highest at 6.35%.

Lowest fee

USTB 0.19% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

USTB 2.1% p.a.

Highest yield

USTB 6.35%

Lowest volatility

USTB 5.8% (3y)

Largest fund

USTB $449m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GGFD BetaShares Geared Long US Treasury Bond Currency Hedged Complex ETF	USTB Global X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)	GGOV BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond20+ Year ETF - Currency Hedged	US10 BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Currency Hedged ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Global X	BetaShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—	S&P G7 Sovereign Duration-Capped 20+ Year AUD Hedged Bond Index	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl, Active	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$4m	$449m	$79m	$19m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.98%	0.19%	0.22%	0.22%
Dividend yield	—	6.35%	3.84%	4.7%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	—
Tax drag	—	2.03%	1.23%	1.5%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	-3% net	-8.9% net	-3.9% net
3-year return	—	2.1% net	-1.3% net	2% net
5-year return	—	—	-9.6% net	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	5.8%	13.4%	6.7%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	14.6%	—
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

GGFD BetaShares Geared Long US Treasury Bond Currency Hedged Complex ETF

A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

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USTB Global X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 6.35% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (225th of 236).

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GGOV BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond20+ Year ETF - Currency Hedged

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.84% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (189th of 189).

Full GGOV analysis →

US10 BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Currency Hedged ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.7% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (227th of 236).

Full US10 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GGFD vs USTB vs GGOV vs US10?

GGFD, USTB, GGOV, and US10 are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. USTB carries the lowest management fee (0.19%). Over 3 years, USTB has delivered the highest total return (2.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GGFD vs USTB vs GGOV vs US10?

USTB has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, versus GGFD 0.98%, GGOV 0.22%, and US10 0.22%.

Which has performed highest - GGFD vs USTB vs GGOV vs US10?

Over the past 3 years, USTB has delivered the highest total return at 2.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

USTB pays the highest at 6.35%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

USTB is the largest fund by assets ($449m). 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.