AESG vs WBND - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AESG and WBND. WBND has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, WBND has the higher 1 year return at 1.8% a year, and WBND offers the higher at 3.39%.

Lower fee

WBND 0.19% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

WBND 1.8% p.a.

Higher yield

WBND 3.39%

Larger fund

WBND $694m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF	WBND BetaShares Global Aggregate Bond Currency Hedged ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$439m	$694m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.19%
Dividend yield	3.26%	3.39%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	30%
Tax drag	1.04%	1.8%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	1.8% net
3-year return	3.1% net	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.1%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
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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WBND BetaShares Global Aggregate Bond Currency Hedged ETF

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IAF, VAF, and AGGG.

Full WBND analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AESG vs WBND?

AESG and WBND are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WBND carries the lower management fee (0.19%). Over 1 year, WBND has delivered the higher total return (1.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AESG vs WBND?

WBND has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, versus AESG 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - AESG vs WBND?

Over the past 1 year, WBND has delivered the higher total return at 1.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WBND pays the higher at 3.39%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

WBND is the larger fund by assets ($694m). 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.