IHD vs WDIV - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IHD and WDIV. IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, WDIV has the higher 10 years return at 8% a year, and WDIV offers the higher at 10.43%.

Lower fee

IHD 0.22% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

WDIV 8% p.a.

Higher yield

WDIV 10.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

WDIV Sharpe 0.57 (10y)

Lower volatility

WDIV 10.7% (10y)

Larger fund

WDIV $414m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF	WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	State Street
Tracks index	S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened Index	S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index
Categories	AU, Dividend, ESG	Intl, Dividend
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	2013 (13 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$406m	$414m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.35%
Dividend yield	4.1%	10.43%
Franking	80%	0%
Turnover	35%	35%
Tax drag	1.2%	4.18%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.7% net	11.3% net
3-year return	14.5% net	16.1% net
5-year return	10.3% net	9.8% net
10-year return	7.9% net	8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.2%	7.2%
Volatility (5y)	12.1%	8%
Volatility (10y)	13.6%	10.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.98	1.56
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.8
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.47	0.57
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

IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.1% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and SYI.

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WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 10.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VGS, SYI, and IHD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IHD vs WDIV?

IHD and WDIV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHD carries the lower management fee (0.22%). Over 10 years, WDIV has delivered the higher total return (8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IHD vs WDIV?

IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus WDIV 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - IHD vs WDIV?

Over the past 10 years, WDIV has delivered the higher total return at 8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WDIV pays the higher at 10.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

WDIV is the larger fund by assets ($414m). 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.