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AGX1 vs VVLU vs VLUE vs CIVH

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

At a glance

Comparing AGX1, VVLU, VLUE, and CIVH. VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, VLUE has the highest 5 years return at 18.1% a year, and CIVH offers the highest at 18.99%.
Lowest fee
VVLU 0.28% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
VLUE 18.1% p.a.
Highest yield
CIVH 18.99%
Highest risk-adjusted
VLUE Sharpe 1.15 (5y)
Lowest volatility
VLUE 12.5% (5y)
Largest fund
CIVH $1.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric AGX1
Antipodes Global Value Active ETF
VVLU
Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF
VLUE
VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
CIVH
ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value (Hedged) Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Vanguard
VanEck
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Value Index
MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index
Categories
Intl, Value, Factor, Active
Intl, Factor, Value
Intl, Factor, Value
Intl, Value, Factor, Active
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$395m
$528m
$1.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee
1.1%
0.28%
0.4%
1.03%
Dividend yield
5.2%
17.88%
18.99%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
35%
30%
Tax drag 2.5% 6.44% 6.08%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
20.8%
net
52.9%
net
14.8%
net
3-year return
18.5%
net
25.5%
net
10.5%
net
5-year return
13.4%
net
18.1%
net
5.2%
net
10-year return
1.9%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
12.5%
11.8%
Volatility (5y)
12.5%
13%
Volatility (10y)
12.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.57
0.56
Sharpe ratio (5y)
1.15
0.2
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.
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.
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.
CIVH ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value (Hedged) Active ETF
  • High 18.99% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 10 years (93rd of 108).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

AGX1, VVLU, VLUE, and CIVH 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 VVLU vs VLUE vs CIVH?

VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, versus AGX1 1.1%, VLUE 0.4%, and CIVH 1.03%.

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

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?

CIVH pays the highest at 18.99%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

CIVH is the largest fund by assets ($1.3bn). 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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