Betashares Global Shares ETF vs VanEck MSCI International Growth ETF
Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
BGBL and GWTH are both Global Broad Market ETFs. BGBL has the lower management fee (0.08% vs 0.4% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 14% (full holdings data).
Betashares Global Shares ETF
BetaShares
VanEck MSCI International Growth ETF
VanEck
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither BGBL nor GWTH is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Green highlights the leading comparison score, the factually lower fee, or the higher scale or income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures and the ASX Investment Products report. Fund size, yield, return and holdings figures each state the date they are as at; sector and geography figures for some funds are category-inferred estimates, clearly labelled on each fund's page.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
Cost (management fee): BGBL has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
Fund size (assets): BGBL is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
Holdings breadth: BGBL spreads exposure across more holdings (BGBL 1,323, GWTH 90); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
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Fund sizes as at 30 Sep 2026 for both funds.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. BGBL yield as at 31 Jul 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns or distributions.
Returns as at 30 Sep 2026 for both funds.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. Listed top holdings as at 29 Oct 2026 for both funds.
BGBL top holdings
GWTH top holdings
Sector weights for GWTH are approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
BGBL sectors
GWTH sectors
Geographic weights for GWTH are approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
BGBL geography
GWTH geography
Whether BGBL or GWTH fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
BGBL and GWTH have approximately 14% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap.
BGBL has the lower management fee. BGBL charges 0.08% per year ($8 per year on a $10,000 investment) and GWTH charges 0.4% per year ($40 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $32 per year per $10,000 invested.
BGBL (Betashares Global Shares ETF) manages approximately $5.5B and GWTH (VanEck MSCI International Growth ETF) manages approximately $16.28M. Fund sizes as at 30 Sep 2026 for both funds. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 14% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. BGBL charges 0.08% and GWTH charges 0.4%, so BGBL has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 14% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only. This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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