AAAvsBILL
Both earn near the RBA cash rate. The fee gap matters at scale.
BetaShares High Interest Cash ETF · iShares Core Cash ETF
Both earn close to the RBA cash rate by holding short-duration bank bills - the underlying exposure is near-identical. BILL charges 11bp less, which flows directly into net yield. At scale, that fee gap compounds to a meaningful difference each year.
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Fund Profiles
BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF tracks short-term Australian bank bills with maturities of zero to three months, offering a low-risk alternative to traditional savings accounts. AAA distributes income monthly and closely tracks the RBA cash rate, with its underlying holdings comprising floating-rate deposits issued by major Australian banks. It suits conservative investors, SMSF trustees, or anyone needing a liquid parking spot for cash within a brokerage account while earning competitive short-term yields.
Managed by BlackRock under its iShares brand, BILL tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index, providing near-cash exposure through short-term Australian bank bills. It distributes income monthly and delivers an almost identical return profile to BetaShares' AAA, differing primarily in issuer and minor fee structure. Conservative investors and SMSF trustees who prefer iShares' global custodial infrastructure will find BILL a reliable option for parking capital while maintaining liquidity on the ASX.