ZILR vs VGS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ZILR and VGS. VGS has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, VGS has the higher 3 years return at 18.6% a year, and ZILR offers the higher at 13.22%.

Lower fee

VGS 0.18% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

VGS 18.6% p.a.

Higher yield

ZILR 13.22%

Higher risk-adjusted

VGS Sharpe 1.43 (3y)

Lower volatility

VGS 9.4% (3y)

Larger fund

VGS $52.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ZILR Ziller Global Fund Active ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Active	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$13m	$52.5bn
Cost & income
Management fee	1.53%	0.18%
Dividend yield	13.22%	1.25%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%
Tax drag	4.23%	0.47%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-17.6% net	9.9% net
3-year return	12.4% net	18.6% net
5-year return	—	12.9% net
10-year return	—	14.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	22.8%	9.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	10.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	10.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.45	1.43
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.87
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.07
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

ZILR Ziller Global Fund Active ETF

High 13.22% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (305th of 318).

Full ZILR analysis →

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and IWLD.

Full VGS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ZILR vs VGS?

ZILR and VGS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VGS carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 3 years, VGS has delivered the higher total return (18.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ZILR vs VGS?

VGS has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus ZILR 1.53%.

Which has performed higher - ZILR vs VGS?

Over the past 3 years, VGS has delivered the higher total return at 18.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ZILR pays the higher at 13.22%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGS is the larger fund by assets ($52.5bn). 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.