DACE vs MQAE vs DAVA vs IOZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DACE, MQAE, DAVA, and IOZ. MQAE has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, DAVA has the highest 10 years return at 11.5% a year, and DAVA offers the highest at 6.66%.

Lowest fee

MQAE 0.03% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

DAVA 11.5% p.a.

Highest yield

DAVA 6.66%

Highest risk-adjusted

DAVA Sharpe 0.62 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IOZ 13.3% (10y)

Largest fund

IOZ $9.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DACE Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF	MQAE Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF	DAVA Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	—	—	iShares
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index
Categories	AU, Factor, Value, Small-Cap	AU, Large-Cap	AU, Factor, Value	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2006 (20 yrs)	2023 (3 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	—	$1.2bn	$1.5bn	$9.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.28%	0.03%	0.34%	0.05%
Dividend yield	—	2.55%	6.66%	3.37%
Franking	80%	78%	82%	80%
Turnover	20%	55%	20%	3%
Tax drag	0.48%	1.56%	1.02%	0.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	5.5% net	20.6% net	5.9% net
3-year return	—	—	13.9% net	10.3% net
5-year return	—	—	11.4% net	7.9% net
10-year return	—	—	11.5% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	10.2%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	14%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	16.2%	13.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	0.94	0.59
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.62	0.42
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	0.62	0.55
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

DACE Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full DACE analysis →

MQAE Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.03% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

High portfolio turnover (55% a year) means frequent trading that realises capital gains, adding tax drag — less efficient than a low-turnover index fund.

Full MQAE analysis →

DAVA Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF

Top-15% returns over 1 year (46th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.34% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VAS and DACE.

Full DAVA analysis →

IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE and A200.

Full IOZ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DACE vs MQAE vs DAVA vs IOZ?

DACE, MQAE, DAVA, and IOZ are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. MQAE carries the lowest management fee (0.03%). Over 10 years, DAVA has delivered the highest total return (11.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - DACE vs MQAE vs DAVA vs IOZ?

MQAE has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, versus DACE 0.28%, DAVA 0.34%, and IOZ 0.05%.

Which has performed highest - DACE vs MQAE vs DAVA vs IOZ?

Over the past 10 years, DAVA has delivered the highest total return at 11.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

DAVA pays the highest at 6.66%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IOZ is the largest fund by assets ($9.3bn). 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.