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FIXT vs IUSB

TCW Core Plus Bond ETF vs iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF

FIXT

TCW Core Plus Bond ETF

Annual cost

0.40%

Fund size

$210M

IUSB

iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF

Annual cost

0.06%

Fund size

$39.8B

Key differences

Both FIXT and IUSB are fixed income ETFs. FIXT charges 0.40% a year and IUSB 0.06%. The main difference: FIXT follows a active selection strategy; IUSB uses index tracking.

  • FIXT follows a active selection strategy; IUSB uses index tracking.
  • FIXT covers global markets; IUSB covers North America.
  • IUSB costs 0.34% less per year.
  • IUSB is much larger than FIXT. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • FIXT has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

FIXTIUSB
Annual cost (TER)0.40%0.06%
Fund size (AUM)$210M$39.8B
Since20022014
Dividend yield5.14%4.24%
Asset classfixed incomefixed income
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1YN/A+4.7%
CAGR 3YN/A+4.2%
CAGR 5YN/A+0.4%
Sharpe 3YN/A0.14
Volatility 1Y3.60%
Max drawdown-3.02%-17.90%

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