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MVE vs SMLL

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing MVE and SMLL. SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year and MVE offers the higher at 2.69%.
Lower fee
SMLL 0.39% p.a.
Higher yield
MVE 2.69%
Larger fund
MVE $479m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric MVE
VanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF
SMLL
BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
BetaShares
Tracks index
S&P/ASX MidCap 50 Index
Nasdaq Australia Small Cap Select Index
Categories
AU, Small-Cap
AU, Small-Cap, Factor, Quality
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$479m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.45%
0.39%
Dividend yield
2.69%
Franking
65%
70%
Turnover
25%
35%
Tax drag 0.95% 0.84%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.8%
net
3-year return
7.7%
net
5-year return
6.7%
net
10-year return
9.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
13.7%
Volatility (5y)
15.3%
Volatility (10y)
16.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.31
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.29
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%.
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%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVE vs SMLL?

MVE 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 - MVE vs SMLL?

SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus MVE 0.45%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVE pays the higher at 2.69%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MVE is the larger fund by assets ($479m). 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.

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