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VGAB ETF · Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.53%  | -1.35%  | +0.93%  | +7.59% | -4.69% | -0.28% | +0.25% | -0.70% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.35% | +0.93% | +7.59% | -4.69% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VGAB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VGAB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €852.41B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €562.35B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €194.15B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €193.2B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €156.34B |
Frequently asked questions about VGAB
What does Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VGAB, invest in?
VGAB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VGAB replicate?
VGAB tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Composite GTR Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VGAB?
VGAB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.33%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VGAB launched?
VGAB was introduced to the market on January 23, 2020. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VGAB?
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VGAB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VGAB?
VGAB oversees €373M in assets as of June 8, 2026.
How has VGAB performed lately?
Based on data from June 8, 2026, VGAB returned -0.53% over the past month, -1.35% over the last three months and -0.70% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGAB?
As of June 8, 2026, VGAB recorded net flows of +€10M over the last month and +€49M year-to-date.
Does VGAB distribute dividends?
VGAB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.61%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VGAB?
As of April 30, 2026, VGAB has significant geographic allocations in USA, France and Japan.
In which sector or theme does VGAB invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, VGAB focuses largely on Sovereign, Banks and Other sectors.
How many securities does VGAB hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, VGAB holds 22151 positions in its portfolio, with 3.36% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VGAB?
As of April 30, 2026, VGAB top three holdings include DE000F2Y2E04, USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) and US91282CPZ85.
What is the base currency of VGAB?
The base currency of VGAB is CAD.
Is VGAB currency-hedged?
VGAB 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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