ASIA vs IAA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ASIA and IAA. IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, ASIA has the higher 5 years return at 15.1% a year, and ASIA offers the higher at 1.94%.

Lower fee

IAA 0.29% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

ASIA 15.1% p.a.

Higher yield

ASIA 1.94%

Higher risk-adjusted

IAA Sharpe 0.55 (5y)

Lower volatility

IAA 22.4% (5y)

Larger fund

IAA $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ASIA BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF	IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares
Tracks index	Solactive Asia ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index	MSCI AC Asia 50 Index
Categories	Asia, Tech	Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.3bn	$1.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.67%	0.29%
Dividend yield	1.94%	1.54%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	0.62%	0.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	63.4% net	54.3% net
3-year return	37.3% net	30.8% net
5-year return	15.1% net	13.8% net
10-year return	—	14.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	27.2%	21%
Volatility (5y)	27.9%	22.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	18%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.15	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.52	0.55
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.72
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

ASIA BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF

Top-1% returns over 3 years (2nd of 226 ETFs we track).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.53%.

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IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF

Top-3% returns over 3 years (7th of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ASIA vs IAA?

ASIA and IAA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAA carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 5 years, ASIA has delivered the higher total return (15.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ASIA vs IAA?

IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus ASIA 0.67%.

Which has performed higher - ASIA vs IAA?

Over the past 5 years, ASIA has delivered the higher total return at 15.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ASIA pays the higher at 1.94%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IAA is the larger fund by assets ($1.7bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.