IUSG vs UTIP - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IUSG and UTIP. IUSG has the lower management fee at 0.17% a year, UTIP has the higher 1 year return at 2.1% a year, and IUSG offers the higher at 3.76%.

Lower fee

IUSG 0.17% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

UTIP 2.1% p.a.

Higher yield

IUSG 3.76%

Larger fund

UTIP $111m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IUSG iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF	UTIP BetaShares Inflation-Protected U.S. Treasury Bond Currency Hedged ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$30m	$111m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.17%	0.22%
Dividend yield	3.76%	3.24%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.2%	1.04%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	2.1% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
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

IUSG iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.17% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.76% income yield.

Full IUSG analysis →

UTIP BetaShares Inflation-Protected U.S. Treasury Bond Currency Hedged ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IUSG and USTB.

Full UTIP analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IUSG vs UTIP?

IUSG and UTIP are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IUSG carries the lower management fee (0.17%). Over 1 year, UTIP has delivered the higher total return (2.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IUSG vs UTIP?

IUSG has the lower management fee at 0.17% a year, versus UTIP 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - IUSG vs UTIP?

Over the past 1 year, UTIP has delivered the higher total return at 2.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IUSG pays the higher at 3.76%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

UTIP is the larger fund by assets ($111m). 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.