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VEFI vs AGGG

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing VEFI and AGGG. AGGG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year and VEFI offers the higher at 2.27%.
Lower fee
AGGG 0.18% p.a.
Higher yield
VEFI 2.27%
Larger fund
VEFI $72m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric VEFI
Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
AGGG
iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Vanguard
iShares
Tracks index
Categories
Bonds, Intl
Bonds, Intl
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$72m
$1m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.26%
0.18%
Dividend yield
2.27%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 0.73%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.6%
net
3-year return
2.8%
net
5-year return
-1.3%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
4.5%
Volatility (5y)
5.4%
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

VEFI Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.26% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Low volatility (5.41% over 5 years) for a smoother ride.
  • Has lagged most peers over 5 years (176th of 188).
AGGG iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VEFI vs AGGG?

VEFI and AGGG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AGGG carries the lower management fee (0.18%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VEFI vs AGGG?

AGGG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus VEFI 0.26%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VEFI pays the higher at 2.27%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VEFI is the larger fund by assets ($72m). 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.

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