CLIP — Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Ultra-Short / Cash Ranked #351 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Global X Funds
CLIP Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in CLIP over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
CLIP Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: CLIP's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in CLIP?
See what a lump sum in CLIP would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP) operates within the Ultra-Short / Cash category, which currently contains 9 funds tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by Global X Funds, the fund has accumulated assets under management of $2.58 billion while trading at a price of $100.27. It holds an overall rank of #351 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 53.4 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.07% and offers a dividend yield of 3.90%. The substantial asset base relative to the small category size suggests significant investor adoption for this specific vehicle. This combination of low cost and high yield positions the fund as a notable option within its narrow peer group.
Over the last trading day, the fund recorded a return of 0.00%, followed by a 1-week gain of +0.06%. Monthly performance accelerated to +0.29% over the last month and +0.91% over the last three months. The upward trend continued with a 6-month return of +1.82% and a year-to-date gain of +1.98%. Annual performance reached +3.89% over the last year, while the 3-year return stands at +14.44%. The data indicates a consistent positive trajectory across all measured time horizons from one day to three years.
The fund carries a volatility label of Very Low, which aligns with its classification as an ultra-short treasury instrument. A beta value is not reported for this ETF, limiting direct correlation analysis against a broad market index. The Sharpe ratio is recorded at -5.03, indicating a risk-adjusted return profile that is negative relative to the risk-free rate over the measurement period. Despite this ratio, the maximum drawdown has been limited to -0.08%, demonstrating minimal capital erosion during market stress. This combination of very low volatility and a shallow maximum drawdown suggests the fund prioritizes capital preservation over aggressive growth, even as the Sharpe ratio reflects the specific return environment during the calculation window.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
CLIP Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 8.13% | $176M |
| 2 | United States of America | 6.87% | $149M |
| 3 | United States of America | 6.87% | $148M |
| 4 | United States of America | 6.67% | $144M |
| 5 | United States of America | 6.30% | $136M |
| 6 | United States of America | 5.60% | $121M |
| 7 | United States of America | 5.55% | $120M |
| 8 | United States of America | 5.41% | $117M |
| 9 | United States of America | 5.14% | $111M |
| 10 | United States of America | 5.03% | $109M |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 61.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how CLIP's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With CLIP
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with CLIP's top 10 — SGOV overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as CLIP's top 10 (61.6% of CLIP's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | CLIP Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGOV | iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 61.6% | United States of America |
| JPST | JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | 1 | 61.6% | United States of America |
| SHV | iShares 0–1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 61.6% | United States of America |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 61.6% | United States of America |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 61.6% | United States of America |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What CLIP's Fees Cost You
CLIP charges an expense ratio of 0.07% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
CLIP Dividend Income Estimator
CLIP currently yields 3.90%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
CLIP Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.30% and average daily volume is 341K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $2.58B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: CLIP is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
CLIP Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | 0.00% |
| 1-Week | +0.06% |
| 1-Month | +0.29% |
| 3-Month | +0.91% |
| 6-Month | +1.82% |
| YTD | +1.98% |
| 1-Year | +3.89% |
| 3-Year | +14.44% |
How CLIP Compares to Other Ultra-Short / Cash ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #267 | C |
FLOT | iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | +4.55% | 0.15% | $9.97B |
| #285 | C |
JPST | JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | +4.02% | 0.18% | $39.3B |
| #310 | C |
SHV | iShares 0–1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | +3.80% | 0.15% | $20.9B |
| #311 | C |
ICSH | iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | +4.03% | 0.08% | $7.77B |
| #330 | C |
MINT | PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund | +4.48% | 0.36% | $16.4B |
| #351 | C |
CLIP | Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | +3.89% | 0.07% | $2.58B |
| #356 | C |
XHLF | Bondbloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration US Treasury ETF | +3.79% | 0.03% | $1.88B |
| #361 | C |
NEAR | iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF | +3.21% | 0.25% | $4.77B |
| #371 | C |
JSCP | JPMorgan Short Duration Core Plus ETF | +3.49% | 0.33% | $1.62B |