MVOL vs VAS vs IOZ vs MVW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVOL, VAS, IOZ, and MVW. IOZ has the lowest management fee at 0.05% a year, VAS has the highest 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and IOZ offers the highest at 3.4%.

Lowest fee

IOZ 0.05% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

VAS 8.9% p.a.

Highest yield

IOZ 3.4%

Highest risk-adjusted

VAS Sharpe 0.54 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IOZ 13.4% (10y)

Largest fund

VAS $26.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF	MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard	iShares	VanEck
Tracks index	—	S&P/ASX 300 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, Factor	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Factor
Listed since	—	2009 (17 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$32m	$26.7bn	$9.6bn	$3.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.3%	0.07%	0.05%	0.35%
Dividend yield	3.06%	2.95%	3.4%	3.39%
Franking	75%	75%	80%	75%
Turnover	15%	4%	3%	20%
Tax drag	0.67%	0.4%	0.37%	0.82%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.3% net	2.3% net	2.6% net	0.7% net
3-year return	11.8% net	11.3% net	11.3% net	9.1% net
5-year return	7.6% net	7.4% net	7.6% net	6.8% net
10-year return	—	8.9% net	8.9% net	8.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.7%	10.6%	10.7%	9.8%
Volatility (5y)	10.9%	12.5%	12.4%	12.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.4%	13.4%	14.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.86	0.68	0.68	0.52
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	0.37	0.38	0.33
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.54	0.54	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

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 →

IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE and A200.

Full IOZ analysis →

MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MVW analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVOL vs VAS vs IOZ vs MVW?

MVOL, VAS, IOZ, and MVW are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IOZ carries the lowest management fee (0.05%). Over 10 years, VAS has delivered the highest total return (8.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - MVOL vs VAS vs IOZ vs MVW?

IOZ has the lowest management fee at 0.05% a year, versus MVOL 0.3%, VAS 0.07%, and MVW 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - MVOL vs VAS vs IOZ vs MVW?

Over the past 10 years, VAS has delivered the highest total return at 8.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

IOZ pays the highest at 3.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VAS is the largest fund by assets ($26.7bn). 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.