USTB vs TBIL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing USTB and TBIL. USTB has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, TBIL has the higher 3 years return at 3.1% a year, and USTB offers the higher at 7.14%.

Lower fee

USTB 0.19% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

TBIL 3.1% p.a.

Higher yield

USTB 7.14%

Lower volatility

USTB 5.7% (3y)

Larger fund

USTB $526m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	USTB Global X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)	TBIL VanEck 1-3 Month US Treasury Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	VanEck
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$526m	$107m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.19%	0.22%
Dividend yield	7.14%	3.76%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	2.28%	1.2%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	-4.9% net
3-year return	1.9% net	3.1% net
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	5.7%	9.5%
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

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).

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TBIL VanEck 1-3 Month US Treasury Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.76% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (205th of 226).

Full TBIL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between USTB vs TBIL?

USTB and TBIL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. USTB carries the lower management fee (0.19%). Over 3 years, TBIL has delivered the higher total return (3.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - USTB vs TBIL?

USTB has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, versus TBIL 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - USTB vs TBIL?

Over the past 3 years, TBIL has delivered the higher total return at 3.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

USTB is the larger 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.