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

At a glance

Comparing USTB, GGOV, US10, and IUSG. IUSG has the lowest management fee at 0.17% a year, USTB has the highest 3 years return at 1.9% a year, and USTB offers the highest at 7.14%.

Lowest fee

IUSG 0.17% 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	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	IUSG iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	BetaShares	BetaShares	iShares
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)	$526m	$82m	$22m	$30m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.19%	0.22%	0.22%	0.17%
Dividend yield	7.14%	3.66%	4.55%	3.76%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	—
Tax drag	2.28%	1.17%	1.46%	1.2%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	-1.2% net	1.5% net	1.8% net
3-year return	1.9% net	-3.6% net	—	—
5-year return	—	-9.5% net	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	5.7%	14%	—	—
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

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 →

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).

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 4.55% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IUSG and USTB.

Full US10 analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

USTB, GGOV, US10, and IUSG are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IUSG carries the lowest management fee (0.17%). 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 - USTB vs GGOV vs US10 vs IUSG?

IUSG has the lowest management fee at 0.17% a year, versus USTB 0.19%, GGOV 0.22%, and US10 0.22%.

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

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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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.