MQYM vs VCF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MQYM and VCF. VCF has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, MQYM has the higher 1 year return at 5.2% a year, and VCF offers the higher at 9.9%.

Lower fee

VCF 0.3% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

MQYM 5.2% p.a.

Higher yield

VCF 9.9%

Larger fund

VCF $173m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MQYM Macquarie Global Yield Maximiser Active ETF	VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Bonds, Intl, Active	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$44m	$173m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.3%
Dividend yield	6.66%	9.9%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	20%
Tax drag	2.13%	3.65%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.2% net	2.5% net
3-year return	—	4% net
5-year return	—	-0.7% net
10-year return	—	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	—	6%
Volatility (10y)	—	5.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.1
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

MQYM Macquarie Global Yield Maximiser Active ETF

High 6.66% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.5%.

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VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 9.9% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (99th of 108).

Full VCF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MQYM vs VCF?

MQYM and VCF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VCF carries the lower management fee (0.3%). Over 1 year, MQYM has delivered the higher total return (5.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MQYM vs VCF?

VCF has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus MQYM 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - MQYM vs VCF?

Over the past 1 year, MQYM has delivered the higher total return at 5.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VCF pays the higher at 9.9%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VCF is the larger fund by assets ($173m). 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.