MVA vs SLF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVA and SLF. SLF has the lower management fee at 0.16% a year, MVA has the higher 10 years return at 5.7% a year, and MVA offers the higher at 5.59%.

Lower fee

SLF 0.16% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

MVA 5.7% p.a.

Higher yield

MVA 5.59%

Higher risk-adjusted

MVA Sharpe 0.27 (10y)

Lower volatility

MVA 20.8% (10y)

Larger fund

MVA $837m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVA VanEck Australian Property ETF	SLF State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	State Street
Tracks index	MVIS Australia A-REITs Index	S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index
Categories	AU, Thematic	AU, Thematic
Listed since	2013 (13 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$837m	$496m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.16%
Dividend yield	5.59%	4.82%
Franking	5%	10%
Turnover	16%	15%
Tax drag	2.09%	1.76%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0% net	-5.5% net
3-year return	9.5% net	9.9% net
5-year return	5.6% net	5.3% net
10-year return	5.7% net	4.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	18.3%	19.4%
Volatility (5y)	19.3%	20.7%
Volatility (10y)	20.8%	21.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.36	0.37
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.21	0.2
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.27	0.24
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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SLF State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF

Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.82% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (284th of 308).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVA vs SLF?

MVA and SLF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SLF carries the lower management fee (0.16%). Over 10 years, MVA has delivered the higher total return (5.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVA vs SLF?

SLF has the lower management fee at 0.16% a year, versus MVA 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - MVA vs SLF?

Over the past 10 years, MVA has delivered the higher total return at 5.7% 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.