INCM vs VIHY vs WDIV vs ZYUS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing INCM, VIHY, WDIV, and ZYUS. VIHY has the lowest management fee at 0.3% a year, WDIV has the highest 10 years return at 8% a year, and WDIV offers the highest at 10.43%.

Lowest fee

VIHY 0.3% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

WDIV 8% p.a.

Highest yield

WDIV 10.43%

Highest risk-adjusted

WDIV Sharpe 0.57 (10y)

Lowest volatility

WDIV 10.7% (10y)

Largest fund

WDIV $414m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	INCM BetaShares S&P Global High Dividend Aristocrats ETF	VIHY Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF	WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF	ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard	State Street	Global X
Tracks index	S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index	—	S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Dividend	Intl, Thematic, Dividend	Intl, Dividend	Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US
Listed since	—	—	2013 (13 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$106m	$45m	$414m	$69m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.39%	0.3%	0.35%	0.35%
Dividend yield	5.06%	—	10.43%	3.39%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	35%	—
Tax drag	1.62%	—	4.18%	1.08%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	9.9% net	—	11.3% net	-3.4% net
3-year return	16.1% net	—	16.1% net	8.1% net
5-year return	12.2% net	—	9.8% net	6.8% net
10-year return	—	—	8% net	6.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.7%	—	7.2%	11.5%
Volatility (5y)	10.8%	—	8%	12%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	10.7%	12.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.3	—	1.56	0.38
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.82	—	0.8	0.32
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	0.57	0.4
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

INCM BetaShares S&P Global High Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Top-17% returns over 5 years (33rd of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI, VHY, and WDIV.

Full INCM analysis →

VIHY Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Full VIHY analysis →

WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 10.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VGS, SYI, and IHD.

Full WDIV analysis →

ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF

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

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (264th of 318).

Full ZYUS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between INCM vs VIHY vs WDIV vs ZYUS?

INCM, VIHY, WDIV, and ZYUS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VIHY carries the lowest management fee (0.3%). Over 10 years, WDIV has delivered the highest total return (8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - INCM vs VIHY vs WDIV vs ZYUS?

VIHY has the lowest management fee at 0.3% a year, versus INCM 0.39%, WDIV 0.35%, and ZYUS 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - INCM vs VIHY vs WDIV vs ZYUS?

Over the past 10 years, WDIV has delivered the highest total return at 8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

WDIV pays the highest at 10.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

WDIV is the largest fund by assets ($414m). 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.