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GHRP vs VGAD

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing GHRP and VGAD. VGAD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year and VGAD offers the higher at 2.42%.
Lower fee
VGAD 0.22% p.a.
Higher yield
VGAD 2.42%
Larger fund
VGAD $7.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GHRP
Global X S&P World ex Australia GARP (Currency Hedged) ETF
VGAD
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Vanguard
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, Factor
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since
2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$125m
$7.4bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.3%
0.22%
Dividend yield
2.42%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
Tax drag 0.89%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
19.9%
net
3-year return
17.5%
net
5-year return
10.9%
net
10-year return
12.4%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
11.5%
Volatility (5y)
14.2%
Volatility (10y)
14%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.11
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.58
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.75
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

GHRP Global X S&P World ex Australia GARP (Currency Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: HGBL, IHWL, and VGAD.
VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
  • Top-16% returns over 1 year (48th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL, IHVV, and HGBL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GHRP vs VGAD?

GHRP and VGAD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VGAD carries the lower management fee (0.22%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GHRP vs VGAD?

VGAD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus GHRP 0.3%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VGAD pays the higher at 2.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGAD is the larger fund by assets ($7.4bn). 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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