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VAGS
IE00BG47K971
Passive ETFFixed Income

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 12,534 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
GBP
Hedged
Last update Yesterday at 7:00 AM UTC
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CLOSED
This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-0.87%
Last price
£25.92
1M perf.
+0.67%
1M flows
+€228M
AuM
€2.15B
TER
0.0801%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VAGS
£25.92

Performance & flows

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VAGS
£25.90
+0.52%
International Aggregate Bonds
+0.55%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+0.67%
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+0.52%
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+3.01%
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+11.94%
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-1.56%
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-0.08%
+0.84%
+0.51%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BG47K971
AuM
€2.15B
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TER
0.0801%
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Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
6/12/2026
£25.90
1D NAV change
+0.07%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
12534
Inception date
6/18/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Denmark
Germany
Ireland
Finland
United Kingdom
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Classification
Share class info
GBP capitalizing hedged
Total AuM of fund
€5.23B
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

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Returns
+0.52%
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+3.01%
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+11.94%
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-1.56%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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7
PRIIPS
1
2
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7
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Exposure

Countries
USA
46.90%
France
5.82%
Japan
5.43%
Germany
5.33%
United Kingdom
4.07%
Canada
3.81%
Italy
3.79%
Spain
2.66%
Unavailable
4.31%
Other
17.86%
Sectors
Sovereign
43.39%
Banks
6.75%
Other sectors
2.03%
Municipal
1.87%
Power
1.84%
Other financial institutions
1.64%
Unavailable
30.67%
Other
11.80%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 12534
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of April 30, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VAGS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


VAGS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
89.71% of holdings have positive scoring
11.49% of holdings have negative scoring
26.33%
58.59%
4.79%
6.67%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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VAGS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
304
Total AuM
€4.29T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.135%
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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 0.0801%, 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 Denmark, 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 €2.15B in assets as of June 12, 2026.

How has VAGS performed lately?

Based on data from June 12, 2026, VAGS returned 0.67% over the past month, 0.52% over the last three months and 0.51% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAGS?

As of June 12, 2026, VAGS recorded net flows of +€229M over the last month and +€222M 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 April 30, 2026, VAGS has significant geographic allocations in USA, France and Japan.

In which sector or theme does VAGS invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, VAGS focuses largely on Sovereign, Banks and Other sectors.

How many securities does VAGS hold and how diversified is it?

As of April 30, 2026, VAGS holds 12534 positions in its portfolio, with 3.68% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VAGS?

As of April 30, 2026, VAGS top three holdings include France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR, United Kingdom, Gilt 4.5% 07jun2028, GBP and Italy, Bonds 3.45% 15jul2027, 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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