Is IUSG a good ETF?
IUSG is the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF from iShares. We classify it under Bonds and Intl. With about $30 million in assets it is a relatively small fund (worth checking spreads and liquidity before buying).
On a total-return basis, IUSG has delivered 1.84% a year over 1 year (ranked 218th of 308 ETFs we track).
The management fee of 0.17% is reasonable. That's cheaper than the typical 0.45% for similar ETFs. It pays a healthy 3.76% yield, attractive if you want regular income. Bear in mind distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate, so a high yield is less tax-efficient for higher earners and during the accumulation phase.
Strengths
- Low-cost: a 0.17% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- Pays a useful 3.76% income yield.
What IUSG's categories mean for you
How each category this ETF belongs to tends to behave across market cycles.
Global and international shares from outside Australia — broadening you into thousands of companies and the sectors (tech, healthcare) the local market lacks.
- Market regime
- Essential diversification away from the bank-and-resources-heavy ASX. Unhedged versions carry currency risk; hedged versions remove it at a small cost.
- In a portfolio
- A core holding for almost every long-term Australian portfolio.
General information only, generated from the 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.