PGA1 vs GLOB vs AVNG vs BGBL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PGA1, GLOB, AVNG, and BGBL. BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, PGA1 has the highest 1 year return at 17.5% a year, and BGBL offers the highest at 1.14%.

Lowest fee

BGBL 0.08% p.a.

Highest 1 year return

PGA1 17.5% p.a.

Highest yield

BGBL 1.14%

Largest fund

BGBL $5.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PGA1 Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF	GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF	AVNG Avantis Global Equity Active ETF	BGBL BetaShares Global Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	—	Avantis	BetaShares
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World Index	Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index
Categories	Intl, Active	Intl, Value, Active	Intl, Factor	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	2022 (4 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$2bn	—	$21m	$5.5bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.85%	0.98%	0.3%	0.08%
Dividend yield	0%	—	0%	1.14%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	100%	30%	30%	5%
Tax drag	2.4%	0.72%	0.72%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	17.5% net	—	13.1% net	10.2% net
3-year return	—	—	—	18.9% net
5-year return	—	—	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	—	9.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	—	1.47
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 →

GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF

A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full GLOB 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 →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PGA1 vs GLOB vs AVNG vs BGBL?

PGA1, GLOB, AVNG, and BGBL are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BGBL carries the lowest management fee (0.08%). Over 1 year, PGA1 has delivered the highest total return (17.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - PGA1 vs GLOB vs AVNG vs BGBL?

BGBL has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus PGA1 0.85%, GLOB 0.98%, and AVNG 0.3%.

Which has performed highest - PGA1 vs GLOB vs AVNG vs BGBL?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

BGBL pays the highest at 1.14%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

BGBL is the largest fund by assets ($5.5bn). 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.