FASI vs VAE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing FASI and VAE. VAE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, VAE has the higher 1 year return at 24.1% a year, and FASI offers the higher at 6.8%.

Lower fee

VAE 0.4% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VAE 24.1% p.a.

Higher yield

FASI 6.8%

Larger fund

VAE $760m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	FASI Fidelity Asia Active ETF	VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Fidelity	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index
Categories	Asia, Active	Asia, EM, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$29m	$760m
Cost & income
Management fee	1.15%	0.4%
Dividend yield	6.8%	1.4%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	2.18%	0.57%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.9% net	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

FASI Fidelity Asia Active ETF

High 6.8% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

A 1.15% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full FASI analysis →

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%.

Full VAE analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FASI vs VAE?

FASI and VAE are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAE carries the lower management fee (0.4%). Over 1 year, VAE has delivered the higher total return (24.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - FASI vs VAE?

VAE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus FASI 1.15%.

Which has performed higher - FASI vs VAE?

Over the past 1 year, VAE has delivered the higher total return at 24.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

FASI pays the higher at 6.8%. 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.