AGGG vs VBND vs WBND vs AESG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AGGG, VBND, WBND, and AESG. AGGG has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, AESG has the highest 3 years return at 3.1% a year, and VBND offers the highest at 9.32%.

Lowest fee

AGGG 0.18% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

AESG 3.1% p.a.

Highest yield

VBND 9.32%

Lowest volatility

AESG 4.1% (3y)

Largest 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	WBND BetaShares Global Aggregate Bond Currency Hedged ETF	AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard	BetaShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, AU	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1m	$4.6bn	$694m	$439m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.2%	0.19%	0.2%
Dividend yield	—	9.32%	3.39%	3.26%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	30%	—
Tax drag	—	2.98%	1.8%	1.04%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	1.8% net	1.8% net	1.8% net
3-year return	—	3% net	—	3.1% net
5-year return	—	-1.2% net	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	4.5%	—	4.1%
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.

Full AGGG analysis →

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).

Full VBND analysis →

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 →

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).

Full AESG analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AGGG vs VBND vs WBND vs AESG?

AGGG, VBND, WBND, and AESG are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AGGG carries the lowest management fee (0.18%). Over 3 years, AESG has delivered the highest total return (3.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AGGG vs VBND vs WBND vs AESG?

AGGG has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, versus VBND 0.2%, WBND 0.19%, and AESG 0.2%.

Which has performed highest - AGGG vs VBND vs WBND vs AESG?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

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

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VBND is the largest 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.