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

At a glance

Comparing IACT, VGS, BGBL, and GLOB. 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	IACT iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF	GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard	BetaShares	—
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, US, Factor, Active	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Value, Active
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)	2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$317m	$50.2bn	$4.7bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.18%	0.08%	0.98%
Dividend yield	0.56%	1.28%	1.17%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%	5%	30%
Tax drag	0.18%	0.48%	0.49%	0.72%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	11% net	10.5% net	10.7% net	—
3-year return	—	16.7% net	16.9% 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)	—	1.2	1.23	—
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

IACT iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and VGS.

Full IACT 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 →

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 →

GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF

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

Full GLOB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

IACT, VGS, BGBL, and GLOB 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 - IACT vs VGS vs BGBL vs GLOB?

BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus IACT 0.45%, VGS 0.18%, and GLOB 0.98%.

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

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.