MVE vs EX20 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVE and EX20. EX20 has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, MVE has the higher 5 years return at 6.7% a year, and EX20 offers the higher at 2.87%.

Lower fee

EX20 0.25% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

MVE 6.7% p.a.

Higher yield

EX20 2.87%

Higher risk-adjusted

MVE Sharpe 0.29 (5y)

Lower volatility

EX20 13.9% (5y)

Larger fund

EX20 $645m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVE VanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF	EX20 BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	S&P/ASX MidCap 50 Index	Nasdaq Australia Completion Cap Index
Categories	AU, Small-Cap	AU, Small-Cap
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$479m	$645m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.25%
Dividend yield	2.69%	2.87%
Franking	65%	55%
Turnover	25%	25%
Tax drag	0.95%	1.06%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	-2.6% net
3-year return	7.7% net	6.2% net
5-year return	6.7% net	5% net
10-year return	9.2% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	13.7%	12.4%
Volatility (5y)	15.3%	13.9%
Volatility (10y)	16.2%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.31	0.22
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.29	0.19
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.49	—
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

MVE VanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MVE analysis →

EX20 BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF

Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (273rd of 308).

Full EX20 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVE vs EX20?

MVE and EX20 are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. EX20 carries the lower management fee (0.25%). Over 5 years, MVE has delivered the higher total return (6.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVE vs EX20?

EX20 has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus MVE 0.45%.

Which has performed higher - MVE vs EX20?

Over the past 5 years, MVE has delivered the higher total return at 6.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

EX20 pays the higher at 2.87%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

EX20 is the larger fund by assets ($645m). 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.