IJP vs IVE vs VEQ vs VEU - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IJP, IVE, VEQ, and VEU. VEU has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, IJP has the highest 10 years return at 10% a year, and IJP offers the highest at 4.85%.

Lowest fee

VEU 0.04% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IJP 10% p.a.

Highest yield

IJP 4.85%

Highest risk-adjusted

IVE Sharpe 0.74 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IVE 10.3% (10y)

Largest fund

IJP $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF	IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	VEQ Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF	VEU Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	MSCI Japan Index	MSCI EAFE Index	FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index	FTSE All-World ex US Index
Categories	Intl, Asia, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	2007 (19 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.6bn	$616m	$623m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.5%	0.32%	0.35%	0.04%
Dividend yield	4.85%	3.59%	2.25%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	3%	5%	4%	5%
Tax drag	1.62%	1.27%	0.82%	0.12%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	21.3% net	9.1% net	6% net	—
3-year return	17.8% net	14.9% net	14.3% net	—
5-year return	10% net	9.6% net	9.2% net	—
10-year return	10% net	9.7% net	9.6% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.5%	7.6%	8.6%	—
Volatility (5y)	12%	10%	11.8%	—
Volatility (10y)	11.1%	10.3%	12.2%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.13	1.34	1.12	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.64	0.53	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.72	0.74	0.63	—
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 →

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 →

VEQ Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VEU and IVE.

Full VEQ analysis →

VEU Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VEU analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IJP vs IVE vs VEQ vs VEU?

IJP, IVE, VEQ, and VEU are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VEU carries the lowest management fee (0.04%). Over 10 years, IJP has delivered the highest total return (10% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IJP vs IVE vs VEQ vs VEU?

VEU has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, versus IJP 0.5%, IVE 0.32%, and VEQ 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - IJP vs IVE vs VEQ vs VEU?

Over the past 10 years, IJP has delivered the highest total return at 10% 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?

IJP is the largest fund by assets ($1.6bn). 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.