IGB vs ALTB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IGB and ALTB. ALTB has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, IGB has the higher 1 year return at 0.4% a year, and ALTB offers the higher at 3.34%.

Lower fee

ALTB 0.15% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

IGB 0.4% p.a.

Higher yield

ALTB 3.34%

Larger fund

IGB $430m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IGB iShares Treasury ETF	ALTB iShares 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares
Tracks index	Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+ Yr Index	—
Categories	Bonds, AU	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$430m	$222m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.15%
Dividend yield	2.6%	3.34%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	20%
Tax drag	1.55%	1.55%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.4% net	-2.3% net
3-year return	2.9% net	—
5-year return	-0.8% net	—
10-year return	1.1% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.2%	—
Volatility (5y)	5.8%	—
Volatility (10y)	5%	—
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

IGB iShares Treasury ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.98% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (104th of 108).

Full IGB analysis →

ALTB iShares 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VAF.

Full ALTB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IGB vs ALTB?

IGB and ALTB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ALTB carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 1 year, IGB has delivered the higher total return (0.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IGB vs ALTB?

ALTB has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus IGB 0.18%.

Which has performed higher - IGB vs ALTB?

Over the past 1 year, IGB has delivered the higher total return at 0.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ALTB pays the higher at 3.34%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IGB is the larger fund by assets ($430m). 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.