βš”οΈ Head to head

BSUB vs BHYB: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

BSUB comes out ahead on 6 of 6 measures. Which matters most depends on you.

Underneath, they are 100% the same. With holdings this similar, the fee and size are usually what separate them.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeBSUB wins
BSUB
0.29%
BHYB
0.35%

Worth about $4,100 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundBSUB wins
BSUB
$857m
BHYB
$674m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnBSUB wins
BSUB
+4.8%
BHYB
+4.1%
πŸ“Š3-year returnToo close to call
BSUB
–
BHYB
+4.6% a yr
🏁5-year returnToo close to call
BSUB
–
BHYB
+3.6% a yr
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeBSUB wins
BSUB
0.06%
BHYB
0.15%

A tighter gap between the buy and sell price.

BSUB vs BHYB side by side

BSUB leads on 6, BHYB on 0BSUBBetashares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETFBHYBBetashares Australian Major Bank Hybrids Index ETF
The basics
Index trackedSee the PDSSee the PDS
Fund managerBetasharesBetashares
Asset classAustralian bondsAustralian bonds
ListedMay 2024Apr 2021
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.29%βœ“0.35%
AUMfund size$857mβœ“$674m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$46mβœ“$4.5m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.06%βœ“0.15%
Total returns
1 month+0.2%+0.2%
1 year+4.8%βœ“+4.1%
3 years p.a.–+4.6%
5 years p.a.–+3.6%
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$10,479βœ“$10,409
5 years ago–$11,922

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

BSUB vs BHYB price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

Only BHYB has a 5 years record: $10,000 then is worth $11,922 today.

BSUBBHYB$10,000 invested
$0k$4k$8k$12k$16k$10.5k$10.4k1 year agoBSUB +$70too new$11.4k3 years agotoo new$11.9k5 years ago

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

BSUB's lower fee leaves about $4,100 more in your pocket over 20 years.

BSUB charges 0.29% a yearBHYB charges 0.35% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
BSUB
βˆ’$1,890
BHYB
βˆ’$2,279
You keep$389more with BSUB
10 years
BSUB
βˆ’$5,267
BHYB
βˆ’$6,341
You keep$1,074more with BSUB
20 years
BSUB
βˆ’$20,444
BHYB
βˆ’$24,544
You keep$4,100more with BSUB

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

BSUB and BHYB overlap

100%portfolio overlap (very high: holding both adds little diversification)

1 companies appear in both funds. Overlap is the share of the portfolio that is the same in both, counting the smaller weight of each shared company.

Biggest shared holdings% of BSUB% of BHYB
100.00%100.00%

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Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

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FAQs

Which is better, BSUB or BHYB?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers BSUB wins on 6 measures and BHYB on 0. BSUB is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.29% vs 0.35%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $4,100. BSUB is the larger fund at $857m vs $674m. BSUB has the better 1-year return: +4.8% vs +4.1%.

Which is cheaper, BSUB or BHYB?

BSUB charges 0.29% a year and BHYB charges 0.35% a year.

Can I hold both BSUB and BHYB?

You can, but check how much they overlap. BSUB is a Australian bonds fund and BHYB is a Australian bonds fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.