WXHG vs VGAD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WXHG and VGAD. WXHG has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, VGAD has the higher 10 years return at 12.5% a year, and WXHG offers the higher at 7.01%.

Lower fee

WXHG 0.1% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VGAD 12.5% p.a.

Higher yield

WXHG 7.01%

Higher risk-adjusted

VGAD Sharpe 0.75 (10y)

Lower volatility

WXHG 13.9% (10y)

Larger fund

VGAD $7.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WXHG State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware (Hedged) ETF	VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, ESG	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$408m	$7.9bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.1%	0.22%
Dividend yield	7.01%	2.38%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	2.24%	0.88%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	14% net	15.7% net
3-year return	19.7% net	20.5% net
5-year return	10.8% net	11.5% net
10-year return	12% net	12.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.9%	11%
Volatility (5y)	13.8%	14%
Volatility (10y)	13.9%	14.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.34	1.39
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.57	0.61
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.73	0.75
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

WXHG State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware (Hedged) ETF

Top-18% returns over 3 years (43rd of 236 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full WXHG analysis →

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

Top-17% returns over 3 years (39th of 236 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL, IHVV, and HGBL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WXHG vs VGAD?

WXHG and VGAD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WXHG carries the lower management fee (0.1%). Over 10 years, VGAD has delivered the higher total return (12.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WXHG vs VGAD?

WXHG has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, versus VGAD 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - WXHG vs VGAD?

Over the past 10 years, VGAD has delivered the higher total return at 12.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WXHG pays the higher at 7.01%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGAD is the larger fund by assets ($7.9bn). 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.