DIVI vs SYI - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DIVI and SYI. SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, SYI has the higher 5 years return at 9.8% a year, and SYI offers the higher at 7.36%.

Lower fee

SYI 0.2% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

SYI 9.8% p.a.

Higher yield

SYI 7.36%

Higher risk-adjusted

SYI Sharpe 0.57 (5y)

Lower volatility

DIVI 11.8% (5y)

Larger fund

DIVI $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DIVI Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund - Active ETF	SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	State Street
Tracks index	—	MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index
Categories	AU, Dividend, Active	AU, Dividend, Factor
Listed since	—	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.7bn	$705m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.85%	0.2%
Dividend yield	4.94%	7.36%
Franking	75%	85%
Turnover	60%	25%
Tax drag	1.94%	1.13%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8% net	15% net
3-year return	9.2% net	13% net
5-year return	7.1% net	9.8% net
10-year return	—	8.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.4%	9.2%
Volatility (5y)	11.8%	12.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.51	0.93
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.37	0.57
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.53
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

DIVI Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund - Active ETF

Pays a useful 4.94% income yield.

A 0.85% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full DIVI analysis →

SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 7.36% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

Full SYI analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DIVI vs SYI?

DIVI and SYI are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SYI carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 5 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return (9.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DIVI vs SYI?

SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus DIVI 0.85%.

Which has performed higher - DIVI vs SYI?

Over the past 5 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return at 9.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SYI pays the higher at 7.36%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

DIVI 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.