AESG vs VBND - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AESG and VBND. AESG has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, AESG has the higher 3 years return at 3.1% a year, and VBND offers the higher at 9.32%.

Lower fee

AESG 0.2% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

AESG 3.1% p.a.

Higher yield

VBND 9.32%

Lower volatility

AESG 4.1% (3y)

Larger fund

VBND $4.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF	VBND Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$439m	$4.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.2%
Dividend yield	3.26%	9.32%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.04%	2.98%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	1.8% net
3-year return	3.1% net	3% net
5-year return	—	-1.2% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.1%	4.5%
Volatility (5y)	—	5.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.05% over 3 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (205th of 226).

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VBND Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 9.32% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (173rd of 188).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AESG vs VBND?

AESG and VBND are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AESG carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 3 years, AESG has delivered the higher total return (3.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AESG vs VBND?

AESG has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus VBND 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - AESG vs VBND?

Over the past 3 years, AESG has delivered the higher total return at 3.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VBND pays the higher at 9.32%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VBND is the larger fund by assets ($4.6bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.