IOZ vs XX20 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IOZ and XX20. IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, IOZ has the higher 5 years return at 7.9% a year, and IOZ offers the higher at 3.37%.

Lower fee

IOZ 0.05% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

IOZ 7.9% p.a.

Higher yield

IOZ 3.37%

Lower volatility

IOZ 12.4% (5y)

Larger fund

IOZ $9.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF	XX20 First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	—
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	—
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Active
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$9.3bn	$223m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.05%	0.75%
Dividend yield	3.37%	1.4%
Franking	80%	55%
Turnover	3%	38%
Tax drag	0.36%	1.14%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.9% net	-25.1% net
3-year return	10.3% net	0.3% net
5-year return	7.9% net	-2.3% net
10-year return	8.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.7%	19.5%
Volatility (5y)	12.4%	21.8%
Volatility (10y)	13.3%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.59	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	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

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.

Full IOZ analysis →

XX20 First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (303rd of 308).

Full XX20 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IOZ vs XX20?

IOZ and XX20 are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IOZ carries the lower management fee (0.05%). Over 5 years, IOZ has delivered the higher total return (7.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IOZ vs XX20?

IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, versus XX20 0.75%.

Which has performed higher - IOZ vs XX20?

Over the past 5 years, IOZ has delivered the higher total return at 7.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IOZ pays the higher at 3.37%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IOZ is the larger fund by assets ($9.3bn). 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.