UTIP vs USTB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing UTIP and USTB. USTB has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, UTIP has the higher 3 years return at 2.8% a year, and USTB offers the higher at 6.35%.

Lower fee

USTB 0.19% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

UTIP 2.8% p.a.

Higher yield

USTB 6.35%

Lower volatility

UTIP 4.3% (3y)

Larger fund

USTB $449m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	UTIP BetaShares Inflation-Protected U.S. Treasury Bond Currency Hedged ETF	USTB Global X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$103m	$449m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.19%
Dividend yield	3.33%	6.35%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.07%	2.03%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-2.3% net	-3% net
3-year return	2.8% net	2.1% net
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.3%	5.8%
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

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.
Low volatility (4.3% over 3 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (219th of 236).

Full UTIP analysis →

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 6.35% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (225th of 236).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between UTIP vs USTB?

UTIP and USTB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. USTB carries the lower management fee (0.19%). Over 3 years, UTIP has delivered the higher total return (2.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - UTIP vs USTB?

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

Which has performed higher - UTIP vs USTB?

Over the past 3 years, UTIP has delivered the higher total return at 2.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

USTB pays the higher at 6.35%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

USTB is the larger fund by assets ($449m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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