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HYLD vs VHY

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

At a glance

Comparing HYLD and VHY. HYLD has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year and VHY offers the higher at 3.47%.
Lower fee
HYLD 0.25% p.a.
Higher yield
VHY 3.47%
Larger fund
VHY $8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric HYLD
BetaShares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF
VHY
Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Vanguard
Tracks index
FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index
Categories
AU, Thematic, Dividend
AU, Dividend
Listed since
2011 (15 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$105m
$8bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.25%
0.25%
Dividend yield
3.47%
Franking
80%
85%
Turnover
35%
20%
Tax drag 0.84% 0.73%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
17.9%
net
3-year return
14.4%
net
5-year return
11.5%
net
10-year return
10.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
9.5%
Volatility (5y)
11.7%
Volatility (10y)
13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.04
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.72
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.63
Bid/ask spread

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Each fund at a glance

HYLD BetaShares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI, IHD, and ZYAU.
VHY Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF
  • Top-19% returns over 5 years (35th of 188 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and SYI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HYLD vs VHY?

HYLD and VHY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. HYLD carries the lower management fee (0.25%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - HYLD vs VHY?

HYLD has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus VHY 0.25%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VHY pays the higher at 3.47%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VHY is the larger fund by assets ($8bn). 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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