MVW vs IOZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVW and IOZ. IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, IOZ has the higher 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and MVW offers the higher at 3.4%.

Lower fee

IOZ 0.05% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IOZ 8.9% p.a.

Higher yield

MVW 3.4%

Higher risk-adjusted

IOZ Sharpe 0.55 (10y)

Lower volatility

IOZ 13.3% (10y)

Larger fund

IOZ $9.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	iShares
Tracks index	MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index
Categories	AU, Factor	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2014 (12 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$3.3bn	$9.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.05%
Dividend yield	3.4%	3.37%
Franking	75%	80%
Turnover	20%	3%
Tax drag	0.82%	0.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.6% net	5.9% net
3-year return	7.5% net	10.3% net
5-year return	7.4% net	7.9% net
10-year return	8.3% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.2%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	14.1%	13.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.36	0.59
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.38	0.42
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.48	0.55
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

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 →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVW vs IOZ?

MVW and IOZ are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IOZ carries the lower management fee (0.05%). Over 10 years, IOZ has delivered the higher total return (8.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MVW vs IOZ?

IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, versus MVW 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - MVW vs IOZ?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVW pays the higher at 3.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IOZ is the larger fund by assets ($9.3bn). 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.