MVA vs REIT - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVA and REIT. REIT has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, MVA has the higher 5 years return at 5.6% a year, and MVA offers the higher at 5.59%.

Lower fee

REIT 0.2% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

MVA 5.6% p.a.

Higher yield

MVA 5.59%

Higher risk-adjusted

MVA Sharpe 0.36 (3y)

Lower volatility

REIT 16.9% (5y)

Larger fund

MVA $837m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVA VanEck Australian Property ETF	REIT VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	VanEck
Tracks index	MVIS Australia A-REITs Index	FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged into AUD Index
Categories	AU, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	2013 (13 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$837m	$803m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.2%
Dividend yield	5.59%	4.36%
Franking	5%	0%
Turnover	16%	5%
Tax drag	2.09%	1.52%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0% net	18.7% net
3-year return	9.5% net	8.7% net
5-year return	5.6% net	0.9% net
10-year return	5.7% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	18.3%	14.8%
Volatility (5y)	19.3%	16.9%
Volatility (10y)	20.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.36	0.36
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.21	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.27	—
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

MVA VanEck Australian Property ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 5.59% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (259th of 308).

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REIT VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF

Top-18% returns over 1 year (56th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (157th of 188).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVA vs REIT?

MVA and REIT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. REIT carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 5 years, MVA has delivered the higher total return (5.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVA vs REIT?

REIT has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus MVA 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - MVA vs REIT?

Over the past 5 years, MVA has delivered the higher total return at 5.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVA pays the higher at 5.59%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MVA is the larger fund by assets ($837m). 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.