AVNG vs BGBL vs DGCE vs VGS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AVNG, BGBL, DGCE, and VGS. BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, BGBL has the highest 3 years return at 16.9% a year, and VGS offers the highest at 1.28%.

Lowest fee

BGBL 0.08% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

BGBL 16.9% p.a.

Highest yield

VGS 1.28%

Highest risk-adjusted

BGBL Sharpe 1.23 (3y)

Lowest volatility

BGBL 9.9% (3y)

Largest fund

VGS $50.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AVNG Avantis Global Equity Active ETF	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF	DGCE Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust - Unhedged Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Avantis	BetaShares	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	MSCI World Index	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Factor	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2024 (2 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)	2023 (3 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$17m	$4.7bn	—	$50.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.3%	0.08%	0.3%	0.18%
Dividend yield	—	1.17%	—	1.28%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	5%	15%	3%
Tax drag	0.72%	0.49%	0.36%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	10.7% net	—	10.5% net
3-year return	—	16.9% net	—	16.7% net
5-year return	—	—	—	12.3% net
10-year return	—	—	—	13.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	9.9%	—	9.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	11.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	10.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.23	—	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	0.83
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	1.05
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

AVNG Avantis Global Equity Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and VGS.

Full AVNG analysis →

BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF

Top-20% returns over 3 years (45th of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.08% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full BGBL analysis →

DGCE Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust - Unhedged Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and VGS.

Full DGCE analysis →

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Top-14% returns over 5 years (27th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and IWLD.

Full VGS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AVNG vs BGBL vs DGCE vs VGS?

AVNG, BGBL, DGCE, and VGS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BGBL carries the lowest management fee (0.08%). Over 3 years, BGBL has delivered the highest total return (16.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AVNG vs BGBL vs DGCE vs VGS?

BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus AVNG 0.3%, DGCE 0.3%, and VGS 0.18%.

Which has performed highest - AVNG vs BGBL vs DGCE vs VGS?

Over the past 3 years, BGBL has delivered the highest total return at 16.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VGS pays the highest at 1.28%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGS is the largest fund by assets ($50.2bn). 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.