At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric |
VBND
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
|
MQDB
Macquarie Dynamic Bond Active ETF
|
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | ||
| Provider |
Vanguard
|
—
|
| Tracks index |
—
|
—
|
| Categories |
Bonds, Intl
|
Bonds, Intl, Active
|
| Listed since |
—
|
—
|
| Fund size (AUM) |
$4.9bn
|
$102m
|
| Cost & income | ||
| Management fee |
0.2%
|
0.61%
|
| Dividend yield |
9.49%
|
—
|
| Franking |
0%
|
0%
|
| Turnover |
—
|
—
|
| Tax drag | 3.04% | — |
| Returns |
Tax bracket
|
|
| 1-year return |
-1.4%
net
|
—
|
| 3-year return |
3.2%
net
|
—
|
| 5-year return |
-1.3%
net
|
—
|
| 10-year return |
—
|
—
|
| Risk | ||
| Volatility (3y) |
4.5%
|
—
|
| Volatility (5y) |
5.6%
|
—
|
| 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
- Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- High 9.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
- Has lagged most peers over 5 years (175th of 189).
- Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
VBND and MQDB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VBND carries the lower management fee (0.2%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.
VBND has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus MQDB 0.61%.
VBND pays the higher at 9.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.
VBND is the larger fund by assets ($4.9bn). 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.