AUMF vs AQLT - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AUMF and AQLT. AUMF has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, AQLT has the higher 3 years return at 16.2% a year, and AQLT offers the higher at 4.15%.

Lower fee

AUMF 0.3% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

AQLT 16.2% p.a.

Higher yield

AQLT 4.15%

Higher risk-adjusted

AQLT Sharpe 0.96 (3y)

Lower volatility

AUMF 11.1% (3y)

Larger fund

AQLT $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AUMF iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF	AQLT BetaShares Australian Quality ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Solactive Australia Quality Select Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, Factor	AU, Factor, Quality
Listed since	—	2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$146m	$1.4bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.3%	0.35%
Dividend yield	2.85%	4.15%
Franking	75%	80%
Turnover	30%	25%
Tax drag	1.01%	0.96%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.3% net	6.7% net
3-year return	12.2% net	16.2% net
5-year return	7.7% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.1%	12.3%
Volatility (5y)	12.6%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.73	0.96
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.4	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

AUMF iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: GRPA.

Full AUMF analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AUMF vs AQLT?

AUMF and AQLT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AUMF carries the lower management fee (0.3%). Over 3 years, AQLT has delivered the higher total return (16.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AUMF vs AQLT?

AUMF has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus AQLT 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - AUMF vs AQLT?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

AQLT is the larger fund by assets ($1.4bn). 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.