AGVT vs VAF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AGVT and VAF. VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, VAF has the higher 5 years return at -0.2% a year, and AGVT offers the higher at 4%.

Lower fee

VAF 0.1% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VAF -0.2% p.a.

Higher yield

AGVT 4%

Lower volatility

VAF 5.4% (5y)

Larger fund

VAF $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AGVT BetaShares Australian Government Bond ETF	VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	Solactive Australian Government 7-12 Year AUD TR Index	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.1bn	$3.8bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.1%
Dividend yield	4%	3.24%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	30%
Tax drag	2%	1.76%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.3% net	1% net
3-year return	3.4% net	3.6% net
5-year return	-1.6% net	-0.2% net
10-year return	—	1.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	6.4%	4%
Volatility (5y)	8.2%	5.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	4.5%
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

AGVT BetaShares Australian Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (179th of 188).

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VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.45% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 108).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AGVT vs VAF?

AGVT and VAF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAF carries the lower management fee (0.1%). Over 5 years, VAF has delivered the higher total return (-0.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AGVT vs VAF?

VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, versus AGVT 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - AGVT vs VAF?

Over the past 5 years, VAF has delivered the higher total return at -0.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

AGVT pays the higher at 4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAF is the larger fund by assets ($3.8bn). 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.