BGBL vs GLOB vs VGS vs ZILR - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing BGBL, GLOB, VGS, and ZILR. BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, BGBL has the highest 3 years return at 18.9% a year, and ZILR offers the highest at 13.22%.

Lowest fee

BGBL 0.08% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

BGBL 18.9% p.a.

Highest yield

ZILR 13.22%

Highest risk-adjusted

BGBL Sharpe 1.47 (3y)

Lowest volatility

BGBL 9.4% (3y)

Largest fund

VGS $52.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF	GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	ZILR Ziller Global Fund Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	—	Vanguard	—
Tracks index	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	—
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Value, Active	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Active
Listed since	2021 (5 yrs)	2022 (4 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$5.5bn	—	$52.5bn	$13m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.08%	0.98%	0.18%	1.53%
Dividend yield	1.14%	—	1.25%	13.22%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	30%	3%	—
Tax drag	0.48%	0.72%	0.47%	4.23%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.2% net	—	9.9% net	-17.6% net
3-year return	18.9% net	—	18.6% net	12.4% net
5-year return	—	—	12.9% net	—
10-year return	—	—	14.1% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.4%	—	9.4%	22.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	10.9%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	10.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.47	—	1.43	0.45
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.87	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	1.07	—
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

BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF

Top-20% returns over 3 years (47th of 236 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.08% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full BGBL analysis →

GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF

A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full GLOB analysis →

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 189 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 →

ZILR Ziller Global Fund Active ETF

High 13.22% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (305th of 318).

Full ZILR analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BGBL vs GLOB vs VGS vs ZILR?

BGBL, GLOB, VGS, and ZILR 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 (18.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - BGBL vs GLOB vs VGS vs ZILR?

BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus GLOB 0.98%, VGS 0.18%, and ZILR 1.53%.

Which has performed highest - BGBL vs GLOB vs VGS vs ZILR?

Over the past 3 years, BGBL has delivered the highest total return at 18.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ZILR pays the highest at 13.22%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGS is the largest fund by assets ($52.5bn). 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.