IHD vs ZYAU - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IHD and ZYAU. IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, IHD has the higher 10 years return at 7.9% a year, and IHD offers the higher at 4.1%.

Lower fee

IHD 0.22% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IHD 7.9% p.a.

Higher yield

IHD 4.1%

Higher risk-adjusted

IHD Sharpe 0.47 (10y)

Lower volatility

IHD 13.6% (10y)

Larger fund

IHD $406m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF	ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Global X
Tracks index	S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened Index	—
Categories	AU, Dividend, ESG	AU, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$406m	$100m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.24%
Dividend yield	4.1%	2.99%
Franking	80%	85%
Turnover	35%	25%
Tax drag	1.2%	0.82%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.7% net	10.5% net
3-year return	14.5% net	13% net
5-year return	10.3% net	5.9% net
10-year return	7.9% net	5.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.2%	9.5%
Volatility (5y)	12.1%	12.1%
Volatility (10y)	13.6%	13.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.98	0.91
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.26
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.47	0.29
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.

Full IHD analysis →

ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.24% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI and IHD.

Full ZYAU analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IHD vs ZYAU?

IHD and ZYAU are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHD carries the lower management fee (0.22%). Over 10 years, IHD has delivered the higher total return (7.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IHD vs ZYAU?

IHD has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus ZYAU 0.24%.

Which has performed higher - IHD vs ZYAU?

Over the past 10 years, IHD has delivered the higher total return at 7.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IHD pays the higher at 4.1%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IHD is the larger fund by assets ($406m). 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.