NNWH vs VGS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing NNWH and VGS. VGS has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, NNWH has the higher 3 years return at 20.6% a year, and NNWH offers the higher at 17.64%.

Lower fee

VGS 0.18% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

NNWH 20.6% p.a.

Higher yield

NNWH 17.64%

Higher risk-adjusted

VGS Sharpe 1.2 (3y)

Lower volatility

VGS 9.9% (3y)

Larger fund

VGS $50.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	NNWH Nanuk New World Fund (Currency Hedged) Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Active	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$151m	$50.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	1.1%	0.18%
Dividend yield	17.64%	1.28%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%
Tax drag	5.64%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	29.2% net	10.5% net
3-year return	20.6% net	16.7% net
5-year return	—	12.3% net
10-year return	—	13.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	16.7%	9.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	11.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	10.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.97	1.2
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

NNWH Nanuk New World Fund (Currency Hedged) Active ETF

Top-9% returns over 1 year (27th of 308 ETFs we track).
High 17.64% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

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

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between NNWH vs VGS?

NNWH and VGS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VGS carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 3 years, NNWH has delivered the higher total return (20.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - NNWH vs VGS?

VGS has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus NNWH 1.1%.

Which has performed higher - NNWH vs VGS?

Over the past 3 years, NNWH has delivered the higher total return at 20.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

NNWH pays the higher at 17.64%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGS is the larger 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.