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IOO vs IVV vs NDQ vs U100

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing IOO, IVV, NDQ, and U100. IVV has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, NDQ has the highest 10 years return at 20.9% a year, and U100 offers the highest at 12.37%.
Lowest fee
IVV 0.04% p.a.
Highest 10 years return
NDQ 20.9% p.a.
Highest yield
U100 12.37%
Highest risk-adjusted
IOO Sharpe 1.24 (10y)
Lowest volatility
IOO 11.5% (10y)
Largest fund
IVV $14.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric IOO
iShares Global 100 ETF
IVV
iShares S&P 500 ETF
NDQ
BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
U100
BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
Snapshot
Provider
iShares
iShares
BetaShares
BetaShares
Tracks index
S&P Global 100 Index
S&P 500 Index
NASDAQ-100 Index
S&P 500 Equal Weight Index
Categories
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
US, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
US, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth, Market-Cap
US, Factor, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth
Listed since
2007 (19 yrs)
2007 (19 yrs)
2015 (11 yrs)
2025 (1 yr)
Fund size (AUM)
$5.8bn
$14.3bn
$9.6bn
$99m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.4%
0.04%
0.48%
0.18%
Dividend yield
1.2%
1.05%
1.54%
12.37%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
4%
3%
15%
20%
Tax drag 0.48% 0.41% 0.85% 4.44%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
16.9%
net
9.4%
net
11.7%
net
8.6%
net
3-year return
21.3%
net
17.4%
net
20%
net
5-year return
16.6%
net
13.6%
net
14.8%
net
10-year return
17%
net
15.7%
net
20.9%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
11.8%
11.4%
16.2%
Volatility (5y)
12.5%
12.5%
18.3%
Volatility (10y)
11.5%
12%
15.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.37
1.11
0.96
Sharpe ratio (5y)
1.05
0.84
0.68
Sharpe ratio (10y)
1.24
1.1
1.14
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

IOO iShares Global 100 ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 10 years (3rd of 108 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: IVV and U100.
IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF
  • Top-5% returns over 10 years (5th of 108 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS.
NDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 10 years (2nd of 108 ETFs we track).
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns (10-year Sharpe ratio 1.14).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.4%.
U100 BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 12.37% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and IJH.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IOO vs IVV vs NDQ vs U100?

IOO, IVV, NDQ, and U100 are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IVV carries the lowest management fee (0.04%). Over 10 years, NDQ has delivered the highest total return (20.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IOO vs IVV vs NDQ vs U100?

IVV has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, versus IOO 0.4%, NDQ 0.48%, and U100 0.18%.

Which has performed highest - IOO vs IVV vs NDQ vs U100?

Over the past 10 years, NDQ has delivered the highest total return at 20.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

U100 pays the highest at 12.37%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IVV is the largest fund by assets ($14.3bn). 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.

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