MVOL vs VAS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVOL and VAS. VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, MVOL has the higher 5 years return at 7.9% a year, and MVOL offers the higher at 3.03%.

Lower fee

VAS 0.07% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

MVOL 7.9% p.a.

Higher yield

MVOL 3.03%

Higher risk-adjusted

MVOL Sharpe 0.46 (5y)

Lower volatility

MVOL 11% (5y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, Factor	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2009 (17 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$31m	$26.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.3%	0.07%
Dividend yield	3.03%	2.93%
Franking	75%	75%
Turnover	15%	4%
Tax drag	0.67%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.2% net	5.8% net
3-year return	10.6% net	10.2% net
5-year return	7.9% net	7.8% net
10-year return	—	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	11%	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.72	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.46	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.54
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

MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and GRPA.

Full MVOL analysis →

VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full VAS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVOL vs VAS?

MVOL and VAS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAS carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 5 years, MVOL has delivered the higher total return (7.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVOL vs VAS?

VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus MVOL 0.3%.

Which has performed higher - MVOL vs VAS?

Over the past 5 years, MVOL has delivered the higher total return at 7.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVOL pays the higher at 3.03%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAS is the larger fund by assets ($26.2bn). 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.