Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) (USIG) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #476 of 5081Y Return Β· #353 of 4263Y Return Β· #262 of 300
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’3.1% in September (total return), behind the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $8.91, near its 12-month low (range $8.91 to $9.95).

About USIG

USIG is an international bonds ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since April 2023. With $3.1m under management it is number 41 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.30% a year, about $30 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

Its largest holdings are ABIBB 4.9 02/01/46, SPCX 5.35 07/15/31 and CVS 5.05 03/25/48, and the top 10 make up 1% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).

Over the past year it returned βˆ’3.5%, against βˆ’0.8% for the median international bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

USIG distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.1044 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 October 2026 and paid on 19 October 2026. To receive it you need to own USIG before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 7.6%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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USIG price by TradingView

Stock CodeUSIG
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$3.1m
MER (%)0.30%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$8.91
52-Week Range$8.91 – $9.95
Bid/Ask Spread0.28%
Listing Date05/04/2023
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteGlobal X β†—

Performance (% return)

-3%2%7%12%1M-3.1%1Y-3.5%3Y12.1%5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’3.1%
1 yearβˆ’3.5%
3 years p.a.+3.9%
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,6513 years ago$11,213

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

USIG at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $3.1m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.

Worked out from USIG's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 48 international bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 29 Oct 2026

USIG is in a base. Here's why that matters.

USIG's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedgedBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (1.5% of the fund)

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Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare USIG's holdings with other ETFs β†’

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.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
IHCBiShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.26%$339mβˆ’1.4%+4.4%βˆ’0.9%
IHEBiShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.51%$76m+0.4%+7.4%βˆ’0.8%
USHYGlobal X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.30%$15m+1.9%+6.2%–
VBNDVanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.20%$4.9bnβˆ’1.2%+3.3%βˆ’1.3%
AESGiShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.19%$455mβˆ’1.0%+3.4%–
USTBGlobal X US Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.19%$453mβˆ’1.5%+2.6%–

Same holdings is the share of USIG's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with USIG, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like USIG β†’

USIG vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between USIG and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

IHCB iShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHCB is cheaper (0.26% vs 0.30%), worth about $2,753 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: USIG +3.9%, IHCB +4.4% (almost identical).
  • IHCB is much larger ($339m vs $3.1m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare USIG and IHCB side by side β†’

IHEB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • USIG is cheaper (0.30% vs 0.51%), worth about $14,134 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: USIG +3.9%, IHEB +7.4% (IHEB ahead by 3.5 percentage points).
  • IHEB is much larger ($76m vs $3.1m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare USIG and IHEB side by side β†’

USHY Global X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)

  • Both charge the same fee (0.30%).
  • Over 3 years, a year: USIG +3.9%, USHY +6.2% (USHY ahead by 2.3 percentage points).
  • USHY is about 5 times larger ($15m vs $3.1m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare USIG and USHY side by side β†’

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

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USIG FAQs

What is the fee for USIG?

USIG charges a management fee (MER) of 0.30% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is USIG?

USIG had $3.1m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has USIG performed?

USIG returned βˆ’3.5% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +3.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages USIG?

USIG is managed by Global X and has been listed since April 2023.

Is USIG franked?

Generally no. USIG invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is USIG currency hedged?

Yes. USIG is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Global X product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.