IOO vs VESG vs VGS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IOO, VESG, and VGS. VESG has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, IOO has the highest 10 years return at 17.3% a year, and VESG offers the highest at 1.3%.

Lowest fee

VESG 0.18% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IOO 17.3% p.a.

Highest yield

VESG 1.3%

Highest risk-adjusted

IOO Sharpe 1.26 (10y)

Lowest volatility

VGS 10.8% (10y)

Largest fund

VGS $52.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IOO iShares Global 100 ETF	VESG Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P Global 100 Index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Thematic, ESG	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2007 (19 yrs)	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$6.1bn	$1.6bn	$52.5bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.4%	0.18%	0.18%
Dividend yield	1.17%	1.3%	1.25%
Franking	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	4%	—	3%
Tax drag	0.47%	0.42%	0.47%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	15.2% net	12.5% net	9.9% net
3-year return	23.3% net	19.8% net	18.6% net
5-year return	17.4% net	12.6% net	12.9% net
10-year return	17.3% net	—	14.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.3%	11%	9.4%
Volatility (5y)	12.3%	12.1%	10.9%
Volatility (10y)	11.5%	—	10.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.56	1.33	1.43
Sharpe ratio (5y)	1.1	0.78	0.87
Sharpe ratio (10y)	1.26	—	1.07
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-4% returns over 10 years (4th of 110 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IVV and U100.

Full IOO analysis →

VESG Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF

Top-16% returns over 5 years (30th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

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

Full VESG analysis →

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and IWLD.

Full VGS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IOO vs VESG vs VGS?

IOO, VESG, and VGS are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VESG carries the lowest management fee (0.18%). Over 10 years, IOO has delivered the highest total return (17.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IOO vs VESG vs VGS?

VESG has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, versus IOO 0.4% and VGS 0.18%.

Which has performed highest - IOO vs VESG vs VGS?

Over the past 10 years, IOO has delivered the highest total return at 17.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VESG pays the highest at 1.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGS is the largest fund by assets ($52.5bn). 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.