ETHI vs IESG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ETHI and IESG. IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, ETHI has the higher 5 years return at 9.3% a year, and IESG offers the higher at 2.54%.

Lower fee

IESG 0.09% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

ETHI 9.3% p.a.

Higher yield

IESG 2.54%

Higher risk-adjusted

ETHI Sharpe 0.51 (5y)

Lower volatility

ETHI 13.1% (5y)

Larger fund

ETHI $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF	IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares
Tracks index	Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index	MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Select Index
Categories	Intl, ESG	AU, ESG
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$3.8bn	$518m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.09%
Dividend yield	1.8%	2.54%
Franking	0%	75%
Turnover	5%	15%
Tax drag	0.7%	0.62%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.9% net	-2.9% net
3-year return	12.8% net	8.5% net
5-year return	9.3% net	6.3% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.2%	12.4%
Volatility (5y)	13.1%	14.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.72	0.39
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.51	0.28
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

ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.51%.

Full ETHI analysis →

IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF

Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (274th of 308).

Full IESG analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETHI vs IESG?

ETHI and IESG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IESG carries the lower management fee (0.09%). Over 5 years, ETHI has delivered the higher total return (9.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ETHI vs IESG?

IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, versus ETHI 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - ETHI vs IESG?

Over the past 5 years, ETHI has delivered the higher total return at 9.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IESG pays the higher at 2.54%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ETHI is the larger 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.