IVV vs QUS vs SPY vs VTS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IVV, QUS, SPY, and VTS. VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, IVV has the highest 10 years return at 16.2% a year, and QUS offers the highest at 2.62%.

Lowest fee

VTS 0.03% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IVV 16.2% p.a.

Highest yield

QUS 2.62%

Highest risk-adjusted

IVV Sharpe 1.13 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IVV 12% (10y)

Largest fund

IVV $14.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF	QUS BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	BetaShares	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P 500 Index	S&P 500 Equal Weight Index	S&P 500 Index	CRSP US Total Market Index
Categories	US, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US, Factor	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US	US, Market-Cap
Listed since	2007 (19 yrs)	—	—	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$14.9bn	$1.4bn	$412m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.04%	0.29%	0.09%	0.03%
Dividend yield	1.25%	2.62%	—	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	3%	—	—	3%
Tax drag	0.47%	0.84%	—	0.07%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.1% net	5.7% net	—	—
3-year return	19.6% net	12.2% net	—	—
5-year return	14.4% net	8.9% net	—	—
10-year return	16.2% net	11.3% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.9%	10.6%	—	—
Volatility (5y)	12.3%	11.7%	—	—
Volatility (10y)	12%	12.6%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.33	0.76	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.89	0.51	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	1.13	0.74	—	—
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

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

Top-5% returns over 10 years (5th of 110 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS.

Full IVV analysis →

QUS BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.

Full QUS analysis →

SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.

Full SPY analysis →

VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.03% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VTS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IVV vs QUS vs SPY vs VTS?

IVV, QUS, SPY, and VTS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VTS carries the lowest management fee (0.03%). Over 10 years, IVV has delivered the highest total return (16.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IVV vs QUS vs SPY vs VTS?

VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, versus IVV 0.04%, QUS 0.29%, and SPY 0.09%.

Which has performed highest - IVV vs QUS vs SPY vs VTS?

Over the past 10 years, IVV has delivered the highest total return at 16.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

QUS pays the highest at 2.62%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IVV is the largest fund by assets ($14.9bn). 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.