FHCO vs VAS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing FHCO and VAS. VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, VAS has the higher 1 year return at 5.8% a year, and FHCO offers the higher at 15.62%.

Lower fee

VAS 0.07% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VAS 5.8% p.a.

Higher yield

FHCO 15.62%

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	FHCO Fidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Fidelity	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories	AU, Active	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2009 (17 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$2m	$26.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.85%	0.07%
Dividend yield	15.62%	2.93%
Franking	70%	75%
Turnover	25%	4%
Tax drag	2.41%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-4.1% net	5.8% net
3-year return	—	10.2% net
5-year return	—	7.8% net
10-year return	—	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.54
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

FHCO Fidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETF

High 15.62% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

A 0.85% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full FHCO analysis →

VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full VAS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FHCO vs VAS?

FHCO and VAS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAS carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 1 year, VAS has delivered the higher total return (5.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - FHCO vs VAS?

VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus FHCO 0.85%.

Which has performed higher - FHCO vs VAS?

Over the past 1 year, VAS has delivered the higher total return at 5.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

FHCO pays the higher at 15.62%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAS is the larger fund by assets ($26.2bn). 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.