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FSML vs IMPQ

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing FSML and IMPQ. FSML has the lower management fee at 0.85% a year and FSML offers the higher at 6.1%.
Lower fee
FSML 0.85% p.a.
Higher yield
FSML 6.1%
Larger fund
FSML $765m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric FSML
Firetrail Australian Small Companies Fund - Active ETF
IMPQ
Perennial Better Future Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Tracks index
S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index
Categories
AU, Small-Cap
AU, Small-Cap, ESG, Active
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$765m
$32m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.85%
0.98%
Dividend yield
6.1%
Franking
60%
10%
Turnover
90%
45%
Tax drag 3.05% 1.08%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
10.8%
net
3-year return
19.1%
net
5-year return
7.6%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
15.4%
Volatility (5y)
16.9%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.95
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.33
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

FSML Firetrail Australian Small Companies Fund - Active ETF
  • Top-13% returns over 3 years (29th of 226 ETFs we track).
  • High 6.1% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • A 0.85% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
IMPQ Perennial Better Future Active ETF
  • A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FSML vs IMPQ?

FSML and IMPQ are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. FSML carries the lower management fee (0.85%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - FSML vs IMPQ?

FSML has the lower management fee at 0.85% a year, versus IMPQ 0.98%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

FSML pays the higher at 6.1%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

FSML is the larger fund by assets ($765m). 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.

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