ILC vs SFY - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ILC and SFY. SFY has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, ILC has the higher 10 years return at 9.6% a year, and SFY offers the higher at 4%.

Lower fee

SFY 0.2% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

ILC 9.6% p.a.

Higher yield

SFY 4%

Higher risk-adjusted

ILC Sharpe 0.6 (10y)

Lower volatility

ILC 13% (10y)

Larger fund

ILC $792m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ILC iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF	SFY State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	State Street
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 20 Index	S&P/ASX 50 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	2001 (25 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$792m	$707m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.24%	0.2%
Dividend yield	3.74%	4%
Franking	78%	80%
Turnover	6%	6%
Tax drag	0.49%	0.49%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.2% net	4.2% net
3-year return	12.6% net	11.2% net
5-year return	9.1% net	8.1% net
10-year return	9.6% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.9%	10.5%
Volatility (5y)	12.4%	12%
Volatility (10y)	13%	13%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.77	0.68
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.49	0.43
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.6	0.55
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

ILC iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.24% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.74% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, STW, and VAS.

Full ILC analysis →

SFY State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, STW, and VAS.

Full SFY analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ILC vs SFY?

ILC and SFY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SFY carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, ILC has delivered the higher total return (9.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ILC vs SFY?

SFY has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus ILC 0.24%.

Which has performed higher - ILC vs SFY?

Over the past 10 years, ILC has delivered the higher total return at 9.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SFY pays the higher at 4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ILC is the larger fund by assets ($792m). 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.