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AGGG vs VBND

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing AGGG and VBND. AGGG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year and VBND offers the higher at 9.32%.
Lower fee
AGGG 0.18% p.a.
Higher yield
VBND 9.32%
Larger fund
VBND $4.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric AGGG
iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (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)
$1m
$4.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.18%
0.2%
Dividend yield
9.32%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 2.98%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.8%
net
3-year return
3%
net
5-year return
-1.2%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
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

AGGG iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AGGG vs VBND?

AGGG and VBND are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AGGG carries the lower management fee (0.18%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AGGG vs VBND?

AGGG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus VBND 0.2%.

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.

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