MIDS vs AGX1 vs VVLU vs VLUE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MIDS, AGX1, VVLU, and VLUE. VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, VLUE has the highest 5 years return at 18.4% a year, and VLUE offers the highest at 17.3%.

Lowest fee

VVLU 0.28% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VLUE 18.4% p.a.

Highest yield

VLUE 17.3%

Highest risk-adjusted

MIDS Sharpe 1.86 (3y)

Lowest volatility

MIDS 11.6% (3y)

Largest fund

VLUE $640m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MIDS Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF	AGX1 Antipodes Global Value Active ETF	VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF	VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	—	Vanguard	VanEck
Tracks index	—	—	MSCI World ex Australia Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index
Categories	Intl, Small-Cap, Active	Intl, Value, Factor, Active	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	—	—	2017 (9 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$290m	$395m	—	$640m
Cost & income
Management fee	1.2%	1.1%	0.28%	0.4%
Dividend yield	0.46%	—	5.2%	17.3%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	35%	30%
Tax drag	0.15%	—	2.5%	6.26%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	18.5% net	—	20.8% net	47.5% net
3-year return	28% net	—	18.5% net	27% net
5-year return	—	—	13.4% net	18.4% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.6%	—	—	12.3%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.86	—	—	1.68
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	1.17
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

MIDS Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF

Top-6% returns over 3 years (15th of 236 ETFs we track).
Strong risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 1.86).

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

Full MIDS analysis →

AGX1 Antipodes Global Value Active ETF

A 1.1% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full AGX1 analysis →

VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF

Top-13% returns over 1 year (40th of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VVLU analysis →

VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF

Top-3% returns over 1 year (10th of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU and IVLU.

Full VLUE analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MIDS vs AGX1 vs VVLU vs VLUE?

MIDS, AGX1, VVLU, and VLUE are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VVLU carries the lowest management fee (0.28%). Over 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return (18.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - MIDS vs AGX1 vs VVLU vs VLUE?

VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, versus MIDS 1.2%, AGX1 1.1%, and VLUE 0.4%.

Which has performed highest - MIDS vs AGX1 vs VVLU vs VLUE?

Over the past 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return at 18.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VLUE pays the highest at 17.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VLUE is the largest fund by assets ($640m). 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.