PGA1 vs AVNG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PGA1 and AVNG. AVNG has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, PGA1 has the higher 1 year return at 17.5% a year, and PGA1 offers the higher at 0%.

Lower fee

AVNG 0.3% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

PGA1 17.5% p.a.

Higher yield

PGA1 0%

Larger fund

PGA1 $2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PGA1 Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF	AVNG Avantis Global Equity Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Avantis
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World Index
Categories	Intl, Active	Intl, Factor
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$2bn	$21m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.85%	0.3%
Dividend yield	0%	0%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	100%	30%
Tax drag	2.4%	0.72%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	17.5% net	13.1% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
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

PGA1 Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF

Top-14% returns over 1 year (44th of 318 ETFs we track).

A 0.85% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full PGA1 analysis →

AVNG Avantis Global Equity Active ETF

Top-23% returns over 1 year (72nd of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and VGS.

Full AVNG analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PGA1 vs AVNG?

PGA1 and AVNG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AVNG carries the lower management fee (0.3%). Over 1 year, PGA1 has delivered the higher total return (17.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PGA1 vs AVNG?

AVNG has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus PGA1 0.85%.

Which has performed higher - PGA1 vs AVNG?

Over the past 1 year, PGA1 has delivered the higher total return at 17.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

PGA1 pays the higher at 0%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

PGA1 is the larger fund by assets ($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.