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MVS vs SMLL

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

At a glance

Comparing MVS and SMLL. SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year and MVS offers the higher at 2.93%.
Lower fee
SMLL 0.39% p.a.
Higher yield
MVS 2.93%
Larger fund
MVS $176m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric MVS
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF
SMLL
BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
BetaShares
Tracks index
Nasdaq Australia Small Cap Select Index
Categories
AU, Small-Cap
AU, Small-Cap, Factor, Quality
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$176m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.49%
0.39%
Dividend yield
2.93%
Franking
55%
70%
Turnover
25%
35%
Tax drag 1.07% 0.84%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
2.6%
net
3-year return
6.7%
net
5-year return
2.5%
net
10-year return
4.9%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
16.2%
Volatility (5y)
17.2%
Volatility (10y)
17.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.23
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.1
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.24
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

MVS VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 5 years (143rd of 188).
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 MVS vs SMLL?

MVS 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 - MVS vs SMLL?

SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus MVS 0.49%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVS pays the higher at 2.93%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MVS is the larger fund by assets ($176m). 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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