HQUS vs IVV vs SPY vs VTS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing HQUS, IVV, SPY, and VTS. VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, HQUS has the highest 1 year return at 17.6% a year, and HQUS offers the highest at 2.64%.

Lowest fee

VTS 0.03% p.a.

Highest 1 year return

HQUS 17.6% p.a.

Highest yield

HQUS 2.64%

Largest fund

IVV $14.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	HQUS BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF	IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF	SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (AUD Hedged)	S&P 500 Index	S&P 500 Index	CRSP US Total Market Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US, Factor	US, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US	US, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)	—	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$284m	$14.3bn	$412m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.04%	0.09%	0.03%
Dividend yield	2.64%	1.05%	—	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%	—	3%
Tax drag	0.84%	0.41%	—	0.07%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	17.6% net	9.4% net	—	—
3-year return	—	17.4% net	—	—
5-year return	—	13.6% net	—	—
10-year return	—	15.7% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	11.4%	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	12.5%	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	12%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.11	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.84	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.1	—	—
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

HQUS BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF

Top-21% returns over 1 year (66th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.

Full HQUS analysis →

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

Top-5% returns over 10 years (5th of 108 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS.

Full IVV analysis →

SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.

Full SPY analysis →

VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.03% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VTS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HQUS vs IVV vs SPY vs VTS?

HQUS, IVV, SPY, and VTS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VTS carries the lowest management fee (0.03%). Over 1 year, HQUS has delivered the highest total return (17.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - HQUS vs IVV vs SPY vs VTS?

VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, versus HQUS 0.32%, IVV 0.04%, and SPY 0.09%.

Which has performed highest - HQUS vs IVV vs SPY vs VTS?

Over the past 1 year, HQUS has delivered the highest total return at 17.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

HQUS pays the highest at 2.64%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IVV is the largest fund by assets ($14.3bn). 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.