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

At a glance

Comparing NNWH, VGS, BGBL, and GLOB. BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, NNWH has the highest 3 years return at 25.7% a year, and NNWH offers the highest at 16.81%.

Lowest fee

BGBL 0.08% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

NNWH 25.7% p.a.

Highest yield

NNWH 16.81%

Highest risk-adjusted

BGBL Sharpe 1.47 (3y)

Lowest volatility

BGBL 9.4% (3y)

Largest fund

VGS $52.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	NNWH Nanuk New World Fund (Currency Hedged) Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF	GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard	BetaShares	—
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, 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)	$151m	$52.5bn	$5.5bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	1.1%	0.18%	0.08%	0.98%
Dividend yield	16.81%	1.25%	1.14%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%	5%	30%
Tax drag	5.38%	0.47%	0.48%	0.72%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	30.5% net	9.9% net	10.2% net	—
3-year return	25.7% net	18.6% net	18.9% net	—
5-year return	—	12.9% net	—	—
10-year return	—	14.1% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	16.3%	9.4%	9.4%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	10.9%	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	10.8%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.24	1.43	1.47	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.87	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.07	—	—
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-6% returns over 1 year (20th of 318 ETFs we track).
High 16.81% 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-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 189 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 (47th of 236 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 NNWH vs VGS vs BGBL vs GLOB?

NNWH, 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, NNWH has delivered the highest total return (25.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - NNWH vs VGS vs BGBL vs GLOB?

BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus NNWH 1.1%, VGS 0.18%, and GLOB 0.98%.

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

Over the past 3 years, NNWH has delivered the highest total return at 25.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

NNWH pays the highest at 16.81%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGS is the largest fund by assets ($52.5bn). 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.