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

At a glance

Comparing GGOV, ULTB, US10, and USTB. USTB has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, USTB has the highest 3 years return at 1.9% a year, and USTB offers the highest at 7.14%.

Lowest fee

USTB 0.19% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

USTB 1.9% p.a.

Highest yield

USTB 7.14%

Lowest volatility

USTB 5.7% (3y)

Largest fund

USTB $526m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GGOV BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond20+ Year ETF - Currency Hedged	ULTB iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF	US10 BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Currency Hedged ETF	USTB Global X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares	BetaShares	Global X
Tracks index	S&P G7 Sovereign Duration-Capped 20+ Year AUD Hedged Bond Index	—	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$82m	$2m	$22m	$526m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.22%	0.22%	0.19%
Dividend yield	3.66%	4.83%	4.55%	7.14%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	—
Tax drag	1.17%	1.55%	1.46%	2.28%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.2% net	-1.1% net	1.5% net	1.8% net
3-year return	-3.6% net	—	—	1.9% net
5-year return	-9.5% net	—	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	14%	—	—	5.7%
Volatility (5y)	14.5%	—	—	—
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

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 3.66% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (188th of 188).

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ULTB iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.83% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IUSG and USTB.

Full ULTB 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 4.55% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IUSG and USTB.

Full US10 analysis →

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 7.14% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (217th of 226).

Full USTB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GGOV, ULTB, US10, and USTB 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 (1.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

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

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

Over the past 3 years, USTB has delivered the highest total return at 1.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

USTB pays the highest at 7.14%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

USTB is the largest fund by assets ($526m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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