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

At a glance

Comparing HQUS, IVV, VTS, and SPY. VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, HQUS has the highest 1 year return at 10.1% a year, and HQUS offers the highest at 2.72%.

Lowest fee

VTS 0.03% p.a.

Highest 1 year return

HQUS 10.1% p.a.

Highest yield

HQUS 2.72%

Largest fund

IVV $14.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	HQUS BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF	IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF	VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	iShares	Vanguard	State Street
Tracks index	S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (AUD Hedged)	S&P 500 Index	CRSP US Total Market Index	S&P 500 Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US, Factor	US, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	US, Market-Cap	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$297m	$14.9bn	—	$412m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.04%	0.03%	0.09%
Dividend yield	2.72%	1.25%	—	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%	3%	—
Tax drag	0.87%	0.47%	0.07%	—
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.1% net	10.1% net	—	—
3-year return	—	19.6% net	—	—
5-year return	—	14.4% net	—	—
10-year return	—	16.2% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.9%	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	12.3%	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	12%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.33	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.89	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.13	—	—
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

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 110 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 →

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 →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

HQUS, IVV, VTS, and SPY 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 (10.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

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 VTS vs SPY?

Over the past 1 year, HQUS has delivered the highest total return at 10.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

HQUS pays the highest at 2.72%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IVV is the largest fund by assets ($14.9bn). 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.