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AGX1 vs MIDS vs VLUE vs VVLU

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

At a glance

Comparing AGX1, MIDS, VLUE, and VVLU. VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, VLUE has the highest 5 years return at 18.4% a year, and VLUE offers the highest at 17.3%.
Lowest fee
VVLU 0.28% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
VLUE 18.4% p.a.
Highest yield
VLUE 17.3%
Highest risk-adjusted
MIDS Sharpe 1.86 (3y)
Lowest volatility
MIDS 11.6% (3y)
Largest fund
VLUE $640m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric AGX1
Antipodes Global Value Active ETF
MIDS
Antipodes Global SMID 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, Small-Cap, Active
Intl, Factor, Value
Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since
—
—
2021 (5 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$395m
$290m
$640m
—
Cost & income
Management fee
1.1%
1.2%
0.4%
0.28%
Dividend yield
—
0.46%
17.3%
5.2%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
—
—
30%
35%
Tax drag — 0.15% 6.26% 2.5%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
18.5%
net
47.5%
net
20.8%
net
3-year return
—
28%
net
27%
net
18.5%
net
5-year return
—
—
18.4%
net
13.4%
net
10-year return
—
—
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
11.6%
12.3%
—
Volatility (5y)
—
—
12.5%
—
Volatility (10y)
—
—
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
1.86
1.68
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
—
1.17
—
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

AGX1 Antipodes Global Value Active ETF
  • A 1.1% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
MIDS Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF
  • Top-6% returns over 3 years (15th of 236 ETFs we track).
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 1.86).
  • A 1.2% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 1 year (10th of 318 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-13% returns over 1 year (40th of 318 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 MIDS vs VLUE vs VVLU?

AGX1, MIDS, 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 (18.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, versus AGX1 1.1%, MIDS 1.2%, and VLUE 0.4%.

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

Over the past 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return at 18.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VLUE pays the highest at 17.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VLUE is the largest fund by assets ($640m). 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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