At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric |
ESGI
VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF
|
RGOS
Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF
|
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | ||
| Provider |
VanEck
|
—
|
| Tracks index |
MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuels Select SRI and Low Carbon Index
|
—
|
| Categories |
Intl, ESG
|
Intl, ESG, Active
|
| Listed since |
2021 (5 yrs)
|
—
|
| Fund size (AUM) |
$258m
|
$44m
|
| Cost & income | ||
| Management fee |
0.55%
|
0.95%
|
| Dividend yield |
2.67%
|
9.09%
|
| Franking |
0%
|
0%
|
| Turnover |
5%
|
—
|
| Tax drag | 0.97% | 2.91% |
| Returns |
Tax bracket
|
|
| 1-year return |
8.4%
net
|
11%
net
|
| 3-year return |
14.8%
net
|
—
|
| 5-year return |
10.3%
net
|
—
|
| 10-year return |
—
|
—
|
| Risk | ||
| Volatility (3y) |
10.9%
|
—
|
| Volatility (5y) |
11.6%
|
—
|
| Volatility (10y) |
—
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (3y) |
0.95
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (5y) |
0.62
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (10y) |
—
|
—
|
| 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
- Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.51%.
- High 9.09% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
- A 0.95% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
ESGI and RGOS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ESGI carries the lower management fee (0.55%). Over 1 year, RGOS has delivered the higher total return (11% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.
ESGI has the lower management fee at 0.55% a year, versus RGOS 0.95%.
Over the past 1 year, RGOS has delivered the higher total return at 11% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
RGOS pays the higher at 9.09%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.
ESGI is the larger fund by assets ($258m). 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.