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AGX1 vs CUIV vs VLUE vs VVLU

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing AGX1, CUIV, VLUE, and VVLU. VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, VLUE has the highest 5 years return at 18.1% a year, and VLUE offers the highest at 17.88%.
Lowest fee
VVLU 0.28% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
VLUE 18.1% p.a.
Highest yield
VLUE 17.88%
Highest risk-adjusted
VLUE Sharpe 1.57 (3y)
Lowest volatility
VLUE 12.5% (5y)
Largest fund
CUIV $736m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric AGX1
Antipodes Global Value Active ETF
CUIV
ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Active ETF
VLUE
VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
VVLU
Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Vanguard
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index
MSCI World ex Australia Value Index
Categories
Intl, Value, Factor, Active
Intl, Value, Factor, Active
Intl, Factor, Value
Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since
2021 (5 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$395m
$736m
$528m
Cost & income
Management fee
1.1%
0.97%
0.4%
0.28%
Dividend yield
16.53%
17.88%
5.2%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
35%
Tax drag 5.29% 6.44% 2.5%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
6%
net
52.9%
net
20.8%
net
3-year return
8.9%
net
25.5%
net
18.5%
net
5-year return
2.1%
net
18.1%
net
13.4%
net
10-year return
2.1%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
10.5%
12.5%
Volatility (5y)
13.1%
12.5%
Volatility (10y)
12.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.47
1.57
Sharpe ratio (5y)
1.15
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.1
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

AGX1 Antipodes Global Value Active ETF
  • A 1.1% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
CUIV ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Active ETF
  • High 16.53% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 10 years (92nd of 108).
VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
  • Top-4% returns over 5 years (7th of 188 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU and IVLU.
VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF
  • Top-12% returns over 5 years (23rd of 188 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AGX1 vs CUIV vs VLUE vs VVLU?

AGX1, CUIV, VLUE, and VVLU are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VVLU carries the lowest management fee (0.28%). Over 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return (18.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AGX1 vs CUIV vs VLUE vs VVLU?

VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, versus AGX1 1.1%, CUIV 0.97%, and VLUE 0.4%.

Which has performed highest - AGX1 vs CUIV vs VLUE vs VVLU?

Over the past 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return at 18.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VLUE pays the highest at 17.88%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

CUIV is the largest fund by assets ($736m). 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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