IKO vs IAA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IKO and IAA. IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, IKO has the higher 10 years return at 14.7% a year, and IKO offers the higher at 5.84%.

Lower fee

IAA 0.29% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IKO 14.7% p.a.

Higher yield

IKO 5.84%

Higher risk-adjusted

IAA Sharpe 0.72 (10y)

Lower volatility

IAA 18% (10y)

Larger fund

IAA $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IKO iShares MSCI South Korea ETF	IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	MSCI AC Asia 50 Index
Categories	Asia	Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$201m	$1.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.29%
Dividend yield	5.84%	1.54%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	1.87%	0.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	114.2% net	54.3% net
3-year return	37% net	30.8% net
5-year return	17% net	13.8% net
10-year return	14.7% net	14.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	40.2%	21%
Volatility (5y)	34.3%	22.4%
Volatility (10y)	26.6%	18%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.87	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.53	0.55
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.56	0.72
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

IKO iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

Top-0% returns over 1 year (1st of 308 ETFs we track).
High 5.84% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IAA and VAE.

Full IKO analysis →

IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF

Top-3% returns over 3 years (7th of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full IAA analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IKO vs IAA?

IKO and IAA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAA carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 10 years, IKO has delivered the higher total return (14.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IKO vs IAA?

IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus IKO 0.45%.

Which has performed higher - IKO vs IAA?

Over the past 10 years, IKO has delivered the higher total return at 14.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IKO pays the higher at 5.84%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IAA is the larger fund by assets ($1.7bn). 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.