OZBD vs SFIF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing OZBD and SFIF. OZBD has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, SFIF has the higher 3 years return at 6.5% a year, and SFIF offers the higher at 5.33%.

Lower fee

OZBD 0.19% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

SFIF 6.5% p.a.

Higher yield

SFIF 5.33%

Higher risk-adjusted

SFIF Sharpe 1.63 (3y)

Lower volatility

SFIF 1.4% (3y)

Larger fund

OZBD $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF	SFIF Seed Financial Income Fund Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	—
Tracks index	Solactive Australian Composite Bond Select Index	—
Categories	AU, Bonds	Bonds, AU, Active
Listed since	2022 (4 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1.4bn	$142m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.19%	0.7%
Dividend yield	4.23%	5.33%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	25%	45%
Tax drag	1.95%	2.79%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.1% net	5.8% net
3-year return	4.3% net	6.5% net
5-year return	—	5.5% net
10-year return	—	5.6% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.8%	1.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	1.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	4.1%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.14	1.63
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	1.61
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.8
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

OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.23% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (185th of 226).

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SFIF Seed Financial Income Fund Active ETF

Pays a useful 5.33% income yield.
Low volatility (4.12% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.45%.

Full SFIF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OZBD vs SFIF?

OZBD and SFIF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. OZBD carries the lower management fee (0.19%). Over 3 years, SFIF has delivered the higher total return (6.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - OZBD vs SFIF?

OZBD has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, versus SFIF 0.7%.

Which has performed higher - OZBD vs SFIF?

Over the past 3 years, SFIF has delivered the higher total return at 6.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SFIF pays the higher at 5.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

OZBD is the larger fund by assets ($1.4bn). 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.