IJP vs IAA vs VAE vs IVE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IJP, IAA, VAE, and IVE. IAA has the lowest management fee at 0.29% a year, IAA has the highest 10 years return at 14.5% a year, and IJP offers the highest at 4.85%.

Lowest fee

IAA 0.29% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IAA 14.5% p.a.

Highest yield

IJP 4.85%

Highest risk-adjusted

IVE Sharpe 0.74 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IVE 10.3% (10y)

Largest fund

IAA $1.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF	IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF	VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF	IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	MSCI Japan Index	MSCI AC Asia 50 Index	FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index	MSCI EAFE Index
Categories	Intl, Asia, Market-Cap	Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Asia, EM, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	2007 (19 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.6bn	$1.8bn	$810m	$616m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.5%	0.29%	0.4%	0.32%
Dividend yield	4.85%	1.46%	1.35%	3.59%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	3%	5%	5%	5%
Tax drag	1.62%	0.59%	0.55%	1.27%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	21.3% net	48.7% net	22.9% net	9.1% net
3-year return	17.8% net	37.2% net	21.2% net	14.9% net
5-year return	10% net	16.3% net	9.7% net	9.6% net
10-year return	10% net	14.5% net	10.3% net	9.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.5%	20.3%	13.9%	7.6%
Volatility (5y)	12%	22.3%	14.3%	10%
Volatility (10y)	11.1%	18%	12.5%	10.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.13	1.47	1.16	1.34
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.64	0.49	0.64
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.72	0.72	0.67	0.74
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

IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF

Top-12% returns over 1 year (37th of 318 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 4.85% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

Full IJP analysis →

IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF

Top-3% returns over 3 years (7th of 236 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full IAA analysis →

VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF

Top-9% returns over 1 year (30th of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.3%.

Full VAE analysis →

IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.59% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VEU and IVLU.

Full IVE analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IJP vs IAA vs VAE vs IVE?

IJP, IAA, VAE, and IVE are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAA carries the lowest management fee (0.29%). Over 10 years, IAA has delivered the highest total return (14.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IJP vs IAA vs VAE vs IVE?

IAA has the lowest management fee at 0.29% a year, versus IJP 0.5%, VAE 0.4%, and IVE 0.32%.

Which has performed highest - IJP vs IAA vs VAE vs IVE?

Over the past 10 years, IAA has delivered the highest total return at 14.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

IJP pays the highest at 4.85%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IAA is the largest fund by assets ($1.8bn). 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.