KSM vs SMLL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing KSM and SMLL. SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year.

Lower fee

SMLL 0.39% p.a.

Larger fund

KSM $4m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	KSM K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF	SMLL BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Nasdaq Australia Small Cap Select Index
Categories	AU, Small-Cap, Active	AU, Small-Cap, Factor, Quality
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$4m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	1.31%	0.39%
Dividend yield	—	—
Franking	0%	70%
Turnover	150%	35%
Tax drag	3.6%	0.84%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	—
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

KSM K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF

A 1.31% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full KSM analysis →

SMLL BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full SMLL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between KSM vs SMLL?

KSM and SMLL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SMLL carries the lower management fee (0.39%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - KSM vs SMLL?

SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus KSM 1.31%.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

KSM is the larger fund by assets ($4m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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