MVE vs VSO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVE and VSO. VSO has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, MVE has the higher 10 years return at 9.2% a year, and VSO offers the higher at 4.92%.

Lower fee

VSO 0.3% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

MVE 9.2% p.a.

Higher yield

VSO 4.92%

Higher risk-adjusted

MVE Sharpe 0.49 (10y)

Lower volatility

MVE 16.2% (10y)

Larger fund

VSO $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVE VanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF	VSO Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P/ASX MidCap 50 Index	MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index
Categories	AU, Small-Cap	AU, Small-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2011 (15 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$479m	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.3%
Dividend yield	2.69%	4.92%
Franking	65%	65%
Turnover	25%	18%
Tax drag	0.95%	1.07%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.8% net	7% net
3-year return	7.7% net	9.3% net
5-year return	6.7% net	5.5% net
10-year return	9.2% net	8.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	13.7%	13.2%
Volatility (5y)	15.3%	15.6%
Volatility (10y)	16.2%	16.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.31	0.43
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.29	0.22
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.49	0.44
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 →

VSO Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.92% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VAS and EX20.

Full VSO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVE vs VSO?

MVE and VSO are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VSO carries the lower management fee (0.3%). Over 10 years, MVE has delivered the higher total return (9.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVE vs VSO?

VSO has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus MVE 0.45%.

Which has performed higher - MVE vs VSO?

Over the past 10 years, MVE has delivered the higher total return at 9.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VSO pays the higher at 4.92%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VSO is the larger fund by assets ($1.1bn). 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.