EQIN vs IHD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing EQIN and IHD. IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, IHD has the higher 1 year return at 8.7% a year, and EQIN offers the higher at 5.11%.

Lower fee

IHD 0.22% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

IHD 8.7% p.a.

Higher yield

EQIN 5.11%

Larger fund

EQIN $537m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	EQIN Investors Mutual Equity Income Fund - Complex ETF	IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	iShares
Tracks index	—	S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened Index
Categories	AU, Dividend, Active	AU, Dividend, ESG
Listed since	—	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$537m	$406m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.9%	0.22%
Dividend yield	5.11%	4.1%
Franking	80%	80%
Turnover	40%	35%
Tax drag	1.4%	1.2%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4% net	8.7% net
3-year return	—	14.5% net
5-year return	—	10.3% net
10-year return	—	7.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.98
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.59
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.47
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

EQIN Investors Mutual Equity Income Fund - Complex ETF

Pays a useful 5.11% income yield.

A 0.9% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

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

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.1% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and SYI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between EQIN vs IHD?

EQIN and IHD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHD carries the lower management fee (0.22%). Over 1 year, IHD has delivered the higher total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - EQIN vs IHD?

IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus EQIN 0.9%.

Which has performed higher - EQIN vs IHD?

Over the past 1 year, IHD has delivered the higher total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

EQIN pays the higher at 5.11%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

EQIN is the larger fund by assets ($537m). 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.