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VAGS ETF · Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF
The VAGS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted and Scaled Index. The VAGS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 12,559 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
GBP
Hedged
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-2.65%
Last price
£25.86
1M perf.
-1.14%
1M flows
-€247M
AuM
€1.71B
E/R
0.08%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VAGS
£25.86
Performance & flows
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December 16, 2025 → March 16, 2026
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VAGS
£25.79
+0.23%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.51%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.14%  | +0.23%  | +4.14%  | +11.46% | -1.24%  | -1.70% | +0.07% | +0.07% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/16/2026
£25.79
1D NAV change
+0.27%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
12559
Inception date
6/18/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway (Qualified Investor)
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Liechtenstein
Italy (Qualified Investor)
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
GBP capitalizing hedged
Total AuM of fund
€4.5B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of the Index, a widely recognised benchmark designed to reflect the characteristics of the Global Aggregate Bond universe.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.23% | +4.14% | +11.46% | -1.24% |
| Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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7
PRIIPS
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Countries
USA
45.77%
France
6.07%
Germany
6.05%
Japan
5.38%
United Kingdom
4.20%
Canada
3.75%
Italy
3.59%
Spain
2.71%
Unavailable
4.24%
Other
18.22%
Sectors
Sovereign
45.94%
Banks
7.64%
Other sectors
2.14%
Municipal
1.94%
Other financial institutions
1.85%
Power
1.81%
Insurance and reinsurance
1.01%
Unavailable
26.31%
Other
11.37%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 12559
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
DE000F2MGDE7
Germany, Bund 2.4% 15nov2030, EUR
France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.5% 07jun2028, GBP
Germany, Schatz 2.2% 11mar2027, EUR
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
USA, Notes 1.625% 15aug2029, USD (E-2029)
USA, Notes 1.75% 15nov2029, USD (F-2029)
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US91282CPW54
France, OAT 1.25% 25may2038, EUR
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2029, USD (AD-2029)
US91282CNP22
USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032)
Germany, Bund 1.7% 15aug2032, EUR
USA, Notes 0.625% 15may2030, USD (C-2030)
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted and Scaled Index GBP Hedged - GBP
Index ticker
H34611GB Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.83T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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Frequently asked questions about VAGS
What does Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF, VAGS, invest in?
VAGS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VAGS replicate?
VAGS tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted and Scaled Index GBP Hedged - GBP, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VAGS?
VAGS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VAGS launched?
VAGS was introduced to the market on June 18, 2019. It trades on Norway (Qualified Investor), among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VAGS?
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF, VAGS, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VAGS have multiple share classes?
Yes, VAGS is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VAGS?
VAGS oversees €1.71B in assets as of March 16, 2026.
How has VAGS performed lately?
Based on data from March 16, 2026, VAGS returned -1.14% over the past month, 0.23% over the last three months and 0.07% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAGS?
As of March 16, 2026, VAGS recorded net flows of -€249M over the last month and -€200M year-to-date.
Does VAGS distribute dividends?
VAGS follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAGS?
As of January 31, 2026, VAGS has significant geographic allocations in USA, France and Germany.
In which sector or theme does VAGS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VAGS focuses largely on Sovereign, Banks and Other sectors.
How many securities does VAGS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VAGS holds 12559 positions in its portfolio, with 4.72% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAGS?
As of January 31, 2026, VAGS top three holdings include DE000F2MGDE7, Germany, Bund 2.4% 15nov2030, EUR and France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR.
What is the base currency of VAGS?
The base currency of VAGS is GBP.
Is VAGS currency-hedged?
VAGS is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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