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GGBL vs GNDQ vs GHHF vs GEAR

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

At a glance

Comparing GGBL, GNDQ, GHHF, and GEAR. GHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, GNDQ has the highest 1 year return at 24.2% a year, and GHHF offers the highest at 1.89%.
Lowest fee
GHHF 0.35% p.a.
Highest 1 year return
GNDQ 24.2% p.a.
Highest yield
GHHF 1.89%
Largest fund
GEAR $572m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GGBL
BetaShares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
GNDQ
BetaShares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
GHHF
BetaShares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
GEAR
BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
BetaShares
BetaShares
BetaShares
Tracks index
—
NASDAQ-100 Index
—
—
Categories
Intl, Large-Cap, Geared
US, Tech, Growth, Geared
AU, Intl, Geared
AU, Large-Cap, Geared
Listed since
2025 (1 yr)
2024 (2 yrs)
2024 (2 yrs)
2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$100m
$87m
$410m
$572m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.59%
0.84%
0.35%
2.23%
Dividend yield
0.46%
1.42%
1.89%
1.85%
Franking
0%
0%
15%
72%
Turnover
15%
15%
15%
45%
Tax drag 0.51% 0.81% 0.88% 1.28%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
12.5%
net
24.2%
net
11.4%
net
-1.4%
net
3-year return
—
—
—
17.5%
net
5-year return
—
—
—
10.4%
net
10-year return
—
—
—
12.5%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
—
—
24.1%
Volatility (5y)
—
—
—
29.1%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
—
30.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
—
—
0.62
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
—
—
0.37
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
—
—
0.48
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

GGBL BetaShares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
  • Top-25% returns over 1 year (78th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.
GNDQ BetaShares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
  • Top-9% returns over 1 year (28th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • A 0.84% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
GHHF BetaShares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF and VDHG.
GEAR BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund
  • Top-25% returns over 10 years (28th of 110 ETFs we track).
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (242nd of 318).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GGBL vs GNDQ vs GHHF vs GEAR?

GGBL, GNDQ, GHHF, and GEAR are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GHHF carries the lowest management fee (0.35%). Over 1 year, GNDQ has delivered the highest total return (24.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GGBL vs GNDQ vs GHHF vs GEAR?

GHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, versus GGBL 0.59%, GNDQ 0.84%, and GEAR 2.23%.

Which has performed highest - GGBL vs GNDQ vs GHHF vs GEAR?

Over the past 1 year, GNDQ has delivered the highest total return at 24.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GHHF pays the highest at 1.89%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

GEAR is the largest fund by assets ($572m). 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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