AQLT vs GTUM vs MTUM vs MVW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AQLT, GTUM, MTUM, and MVW. AQLT has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, AQLT has the highest 3 years return at 16.2% a year, and AQLT offers the highest at 4.15%.

Lowest fee

AQLT 0.35% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

AQLT 16.2% p.a.

Highest yield

AQLT 4.15%

Highest risk-adjusted

AQLT Sharpe 0.96 (3y)

Lowest volatility

MVW 10% (3y)

Largest fund

MVW $3.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AQLT BetaShares Australian Quality ETF	GTUM BetaShares Global Momentum ETF	MTUM BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF	MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	BetaShares	BetaShares	VanEck
Tracks index	Solactive Australia Quality Select Index	Solactive Global Developed Markets Momentum Select Index	Solactive Australia Momentum Select Index	MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index
Categories	AU, Factor, Quality	Intl, Factor, Momentum	AU, Factor, Momentum	AU, Factor
Listed since	2022 (4 yrs)	2026	2024 (2 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.4bn	$18m	$242m	$3.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.35%	0.35%	0.35%
Dividend yield	4.15%	—	2.26%	3.4%
Franking	80%	0%	75%	75%
Turnover	25%	100%	60%	20%
Tax drag	0.96%	2.4%	1.67%	0.82%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.7% net	—	-5.1% net	1.6% net
3-year return	16.2% net	—	—	7.5% net
5-year return	—	—	—	7.4% net
10-year return	—	—	—	8.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.3%	—	—	10%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	12.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	14.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.96	—	—	0.36
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	0.38
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	0.48
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

AQLT BetaShares Australian Quality ETF

Top-23% returns over 3 years (52nd of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full AQLT analysis →

GTUM BetaShares Global Momentum ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: GARP.

Full GTUM analysis →

MTUM BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MTUM analysis →

MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MVW analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AQLT vs GTUM vs MTUM vs MVW?

AQLT, GTUM, MTUM, and MVW are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AQLT carries the lowest management fee (0.35%). Over 3 years, AQLT has delivered the highest total return (16.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AQLT vs GTUM vs MTUM vs MVW?

AQLT has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, versus GTUM 0.35%, MTUM 0.35%, and MVW 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - AQLT vs GTUM vs MTUM vs MVW?

Over the past 3 years, AQLT has delivered the highest total return at 16.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

AQLT pays the highest at 4.15%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

MVW is the largest fund by assets ($3.3bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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