HVST vs SYI - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing HVST and SYI. SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, SYI has the higher 10 years return at 9.1% a year, and SYI offers the higher at 7.27%.

Lower fee

SYI 0.2% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

SYI 9.1% p.a.

Higher yield

SYI 7.27%

Higher risk-adjusted

SYI Sharpe 0.54 (10y)

Lower volatility

HVST 10.4% (10y)

Larger fund

SYI $733m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	HVST BetaShares Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF	SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	State Street
Tracks index	—	MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index
Categories	AU, Dividend, Active	AU, Dividend, Factor
Listed since	—	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$277m	$733m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.72%	0.2%
Dividend yield	5.65%	7.27%
Franking	55%	85%
Turnover	80%	25%
Tax drag	2.82%	1.13%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-0.1% net	15.2% net
3-year return	9.4% net	15% net
5-year return	5.5% net	11.8% net
10-year return	3.4% net	9.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.2%	9.1%
Volatility (5y)	11.2%	11.9%
Volatility (10y)	10.4%	13.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.53	1.14
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.23	0.71
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.16	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

HVST BetaShares Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF

High 5.65% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (85th of 110).

Full HVST analysis →

SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF

Top-19% returns over 1 year (60th of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

Full SYI analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HVST vs SYI?

HVST and SYI are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SYI carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return (9.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - HVST vs SYI?

SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus HVST 0.72%.

Which has performed higher - HVST vs SYI?

Over the past 10 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return at 9.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SYI pays the higher at 7.27%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SYI is the larger fund by assets ($733m). 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.