QHSM vs QSML - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QHSM and QSML. QSML has the lower management fee at 0.59% a year, QHSM has the higher 1 year return at 3.3% a year, and QSML offers the higher at 0.42%.

Lower fee

QSML 0.59% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

QHSM 3.3% p.a.

Higher yield

QSML 0.42%

Larger fund

QSML $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QHSM VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF	QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	VanEck
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$260m	$1.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.62%	0.59%
Dividend yield	0.4%	0.42%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0.13%	0.13%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.3% net	-1.9% net
3-year return	—	10.6% net
5-year return	—	7.7% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	14.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	15.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.48
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.34
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

QHSM VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (252nd of 318).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QHSM vs QSML?

QHSM and QSML are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QSML carries the lower management fee (0.59%). Over 1 year, QHSM has delivered the higher total return (3.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QHSM vs QSML?

QSML has the lower management fee at 0.59% a year, versus QHSM 0.62%.

Which has performed higher - QHSM vs QSML?

Over the past 1 year, QHSM has delivered the higher total return at 3.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QSML pays the higher at 0.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QSML is the larger fund by assets ($1.6bn). 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.