IHCB vs USIG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IHCB and USIG. IHCB has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, IHCB has the higher 3 years return at 4.2% a year, and USIG offers the higher at 7.42%.

Lower fee

IHCB 0.27% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

IHCB 4.2% p.a.

Higher yield

USIG 7.42%

Lower volatility

IHCB 4.9% (3y)

Larger fund

IHCB $341m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IHCB iShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF	USIG Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$341m	$3m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.3%
Dividend yield	4.27%	7.42%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.37%	2.37%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	2.4% net	1.6% net
3-year return	4.2% net	3% net
5-year return	-0.7% net	—
10-year return	1.4% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.9%	8.7%
Volatility (5y)	6.4%	—
Volatility (10y)	5.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.15	—
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

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).

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IHCB vs USIG?

IHCB and USIG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHCB carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 3 years, IHCB has delivered the higher total return (4.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IHCB vs USIG?

IHCB has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus USIG 0.3%.

Which has performed higher - IHCB vs USIG?

Over the past 3 years, IHCB has delivered the higher total return at 4.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

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?

IHCB is the larger fund by assets ($341m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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