IHWL vs VGAD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IHWL and VGAD. IHWL has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, IHWL has the higher 10 years return at 12.6% a year, and IHWL offers the higher at 5.54%.

Lower fee

IHWL 0.15% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IHWL 12.6% p.a.

Higher yield

IHWL 5.54%

Higher risk-adjusted

VGAD Sharpe 0.75 (10y)

Lower volatility

VGAD 14.1% (10y)

Larger fund

VGAD $7.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IHWL iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF	VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, ESG	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.1bn	$7.9bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.22%
Dividend yield	5.54%	2.38%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	1.77%	0.88%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	16.4% net	15.7% net
3-year return	20.5% net	20.5% net
5-year return	11.8% net	11.5% net
10-year return	12.6% net	12.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.1%	11%
Volatility (5y)	15.1%	14%
Volatility (10y)	14.7%	14.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.27	1.39
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.61
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.73	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

IHWL iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

Top-16% returns over 3 years (38th of 236 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL, WXHG, and HGBL.

Full IHWL analysis →

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

Top-17% returns over 3 years (39th of 236 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.

Full VGAD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IHWL vs VGAD?

IHWL and VGAD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHWL carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 10 years, IHWL has delivered the higher total return (12.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IHWL vs VGAD?

IHWL has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus VGAD 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - IHWL vs VGAD?

Over the past 10 years, IHWL has delivered the higher total return at 12.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IHWL pays the higher at 5.54%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGAD is the larger fund by assets ($7.9bn). 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.