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EAFZ vs VAE

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing EAFZ and VAE. VAE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year and VAE offers the higher at 1.4%.
Lower fee
VAE 0.4% p.a.
Higher yield
VAE 1.4%
Larger fund
VAE $760m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric EAFZ
Ellerston Asia Growth Fund Complex ETF
VAE
Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Vanguard
Tracks index
FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index
Categories
Asia, Growth, Active
Asia, EM, Market-Cap
Listed since
2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$42m
$760m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.95%
0.4%
Dividend yield
1.4%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
Tax drag 0.57%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
24.1%
net
3-year return
17.7%
net
5-year return
8.9%
net
10-year return
10.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
14.2%
Volatility (5y)
14.4%
Volatility (10y)
12.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.94
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.44
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.67
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

EAFZ Ellerston Asia Growth Fund Complex ETF
  • A 0.95% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF
  • Top-11% returns over 1 year (33rd of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between EAFZ vs VAE?

EAFZ and VAE are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAE carries the lower management fee (0.4%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - EAFZ vs VAE?

VAE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus EAFZ 0.95%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VAE pays the higher at 1.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAE is the larger fund by assets ($760m). 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.

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