AUMF vs AQLT vs MVOL vs AQTY - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AUMF, AQLT, MVOL, and AQTY. AUMF has the lowest management fee at 0.3% a year, MVOL has the highest 5 years return at 7.9% a year, and AQTY offers the highest at 4.81%.

Lowest fee

AUMF 0.3% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

MVOL 7.9% p.a.

Highest yield

AQTY 4.81%

Highest risk-adjusted

MVOL Sharpe 0.46 (5y)

Lowest volatility

MVOL 11% (5y)

Largest fund

AQLT $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AUMF iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF	AQLT BetaShares Australian Quality ETF	MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF	AQTY VanEck MSCI Australian Quality Plus ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	BetaShares	iShares	VanEck
Tracks index	—	Solactive Australia Quality Select Index	—	—
Categories	AU, Thematic, Factor	AU, Factor, Quality	AU, Thematic, Factor	AU, Thematic, Quality, Factor
Listed since	—	2022 (4 yrs)	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$146m	$1.4bn	$31m	$36m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.3%	0.35%	0.3%	0.35%
Dividend yield	2.85%	4.15%	3.03%	4.81%
Franking	75%	80%	75%	70%
Turnover	30%	25%	15%	30%
Tax drag	1.01%	0.96%	0.67%	1.28%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.3% net	6.7% net	6.2% net	-7.3% net
3-year return	12.2% net	16.2% net	10.6% net	2.8% net
5-year return	7.7% net	—	7.9% net	2.1% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.1%	12.3%	9%	11.2%
Volatility (5y)	12.6%	—	11%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.73	0.96	0.72	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.4	—	0.46	—
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 →

MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and GRPA.

Full MVOL analysis →

AQTY VanEck MSCI Australian Quality Plus ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.81% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (213th of 226).

Full AQTY analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AUMF vs AQLT vs MVOL vs AQTY?

AUMF, AQLT, MVOL, and AQTY are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AUMF carries the lowest management fee (0.3%). Over 5 years, MVOL has delivered the highest total return (7.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AUMF vs AQLT vs MVOL vs AQTY?

AUMF has the lowest management fee at 0.3% a year, versus AQLT 0.35%, MVOL 0.3%, and AQTY 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - AUMF vs AQLT vs MVOL vs AQTY?

Over the past 5 years, MVOL has delivered the highest total return at 7.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

AQTY pays the highest at 4.81%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

AQLT is the largest 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.