GSCF vs BGBL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GSCF and BGBL. BGBL has the lower management fee at 0.08% a year, BGBL has the higher 3 years return at 16.9% a year, and GSCF offers the higher at 3.33%.

Lower fee

BGBL 0.08% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

BGBL 16.9% p.a.

Higher yield

GSCF 3.33%

Higher risk-adjusted

BGBL Sharpe 1.23 (3y)

Lower volatility

BGBL 9.9% (3y)

Larger fund

BGBL $4.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GSCF Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index
Categories	Intl, Small-Cap, Active	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$133m	$4.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	1.2%	0.08%
Dividend yield	3.33%	1.17%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	1.07%	0.49%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	9.4% net	10.7% net
3-year return	15.4% net	16.9% net
5-year return	5.7% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	18%	9.9%
Volatility (5y)	18.4%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.66	1.23
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.22	—
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

GSCF Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF

Top-25% returns over 3 years (56th of 226 ETFs we track).

A 1.2% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GSCF vs BGBL?

GSCF and BGBL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BGBL carries the lower management fee (0.08%). Over 3 years, BGBL has delivered the higher total return (16.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GSCF vs BGBL?

BGBL has the lower management fee at 0.08% a year, versus GSCF 1.2%.

Which has performed higher - GSCF vs BGBL?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GSCF pays the higher at 3.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

BGBL is the larger fund by assets ($4.7bn). 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.