IVE vs VEU vs VEQ vs IJP - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IVE, VEU, VEQ, and IJP. VEU has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, VEQ has the highest 10 years return at 10% a year, and IJP offers the highest at 5.13%.

Lowest fee

VEU 0.04% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

VEQ 10% p.a.

Highest yield

IJP 5.13%

Highest risk-adjusted

IVE Sharpe 0.75 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IVE 10.3% (10y)

Largest fund

IJP $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	VEU Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF	VEQ Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF	IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	MSCI EAFE Index	FTSE All-World ex US Index	FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index	MSCI Japan Index
Categories	Intl, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap	Intl, Market-Cap	Intl, Asia, Market-Cap
Listed since	2014 (12 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$609m	—	$633m	$1.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.04%	0.35%	0.5%
Dividend yield	3.57%	—	2.18%	5.13%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	5%	4%	3%
Tax drag	1.26%	0.12%	0.79%	1.71%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	13.8% net	—	12.3% net	21.3% net
3-year return	13.8% net	—	13.8% net	15.3% net
5-year return	9.8% net	—	9.5% net	10.2% net
10-year return	9.8% net	—	10% net	9.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.9%	—	8.9%	11.5%
Volatility (5y)	10.1%	—	11.9%	12%
Volatility (10y)	10.3%	—	12.2%	11%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.17	—	1.04	0.94
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.66	—	0.56	0.61
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.75	—	0.66	0.69
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

IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.57% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VEU and IVLU.

Full IVE analysis →

VEU Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VEU analysis →

VEQ Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: VEU and IVE.

Full VEQ analysis →

IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF

Top-12% returns over 1 year (38th of 308 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 5.13% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

Full IJP analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IVE vs VEU vs VEQ vs IJP?

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

Which has the lowest fees - IVE vs VEU vs VEQ vs IJP?

VEU has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, versus IVE 0.32%, VEQ 0.35%, and IJP 0.5%.

Which has performed highest - IVE vs VEU vs VEQ vs IJP?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

IJP pays the highest at 5.13%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IJP is the largest fund by assets ($1.6bn). 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.