AYLD vs IHD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AYLD and IHD. IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, IHD has the higher 3 years return at 14.8% a year, and AYLD offers the higher at 9.43%.

Lower fee

IHD 0.22% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

IHD 14.8% p.a.

Higher yield

AYLD 9.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

AYLD Sharpe 1.18 (3y)

Lower volatility

AYLD 5% (3y)

Larger fund

IHD $408m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AYLD Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF	IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	iShares
Tracks index	—	S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, Dividend	AU, Dividend, ESG
Listed since	—	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$112m	$408m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.6%	0.22%
Dividend yield	9.43%	3.95%
Franking	35%	80%
Turnover	18%	35%
Tax drag	2.49%	1.18%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.3% net	19.4% net
3-year return	10.3% net	14.8% net
5-year return	—	9.5% net
10-year return	—	8.2% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	5%	10.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.18	1.01
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.54
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.49
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

AYLD Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF

High 9.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
Strong risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 1.18).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.

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IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF

Top-17% returns over 1 year (51st of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and SYI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AYLD vs IHD?

AYLD and IHD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHD carries the lower management fee (0.22%). Over 3 years, IHD has delivered the higher total return (14.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AYLD vs IHD?

IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus AYLD 0.6%.

Which has performed higher - AYLD vs IHD?

Over the past 3 years, IHD has delivered the higher total return at 14.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

AYLD pays the higher at 9.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IHD is the larger fund by assets ($408m). 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.