IOZ vs VAS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IOZ and VAS. IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, VAS has the higher 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and IOZ offers the higher at 3.4%.

Lower fee

IOZ 0.05% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VAS 8.9% p.a.

Higher yield

IOZ 3.4%

Higher risk-adjusted

IOZ Sharpe 0.54 (10y)

Lower volatility

IOZ 13.4% (10y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	2009 (17 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$9.6bn	$26.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.05%	0.07%
Dividend yield	3.4%	2.95%
Franking	80%	75%
Turnover	3%	4%
Tax drag	0.37%	0.4%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	2.6% net	2.3% net
3-year return	11.3% net	11.3% net
5-year return	7.6% net	7.4% net
10-year return	8.9% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.7%	10.6%
Volatility (5y)	12.4%	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	13.4%	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.68	0.68
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.38	0.37
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.54	0.54
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

IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE and A200.

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VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full VAS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IOZ vs VAS?

IOZ and VAS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IOZ carries the lower management fee (0.05%). Over 10 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return (8.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IOZ vs VAS?

IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, versus VAS 0.07%.

Which has performed higher - IOZ vs VAS?

Over the past 10 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return at 8.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IOZ pays the higher at 3.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAS is the larger fund by assets ($26.7bn). 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.