ESGI vs ETHI vs IWLD vs RGOS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ESGI, ETHI, IWLD, and RGOS. IWLD has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, IWLD has the highest 5 years return at 12.6% a year, and RGOS offers the highest at 9.42%.

Lowest fee

IWLD 0.15% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

IWLD 12.6% p.a.

Highest yield

RGOS 9.42%

Highest risk-adjusted

IWLD Sharpe 0.78 (5y)

Lowest volatility

ESGI 11.7% (5y)

Largest fund

ETHI $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ESGI VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF	ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF	IWLD iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF	RGOS Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares	iShares	—
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuels Select SRI and Low Carbon Index	Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index	MSCI World ex Australia Custom ESG Select Index	—
Categories	Intl, ESG	Intl, ESG	Intl, ESG	Intl, ESG, Active
Listed since	2021 (5 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)	2020 (6 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$247m	$3.8bn	$1.8bn	$41m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.55%	0.59%	0.15%	0.95%
Dividend yield	2.75%	1.8%	1.37%	9.42%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	5%	15%	—
Tax drag	1%	0.7%	0.8%	3.01%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.9% net	7.9% net	10% net	10.3% net
3-year return	12.8% net	12.8% net	16.6% net	—
5-year return	9.6% net	9.3% net	12.6% net	—
10-year return	—	—	13.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.4%	12.2%	10.9%	—
Volatility (5y)	11.7%	13.1%	12.3%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	11.6%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.77	0.72	1.1	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.57	0.51	0.78	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	1	—
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

ESGI VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.51%.

Full ESGI analysis →

ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.51%.

Full ETHI analysis →

IWLD iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF

Top-13% returns over 10 years (14th of 108 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: WXOZ, BGBL, and EXUS.

Full IWLD analysis →

RGOS Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF

High 9.42% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

A 0.95% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full RGOS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ESGI vs ETHI vs IWLD vs RGOS?

ESGI, ETHI, IWLD, and RGOS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IWLD carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 5 years, IWLD has delivered the highest total return (12.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - ESGI vs ETHI vs IWLD vs RGOS?

IWLD has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus ESGI 0.55%, ETHI 0.59%, and RGOS 0.95%.

Which has performed highest - ESGI vs ETHI vs IWLD vs RGOS?

Over the past 5 years, IWLD has delivered the highest total return at 12.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

RGOS pays the highest at 9.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

ETHI is the largest fund by assets ($3.8bn). 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.