QHSM vs VISM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QHSM and VISM. VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, VISM has the higher 1 year return at 10.5% a year, and VISM offers the higher at 8.17%.

Lower fee

VISM 0.32% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VISM 10.5% p.a.

Higher yield

VISM 8.17%

Larger fund

VISM $991m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QHSM VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF	VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap	Intl, Thematic, Small-Cap
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$260m	$991m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.62%	0.32%
Dividend yield	0.4%	8.17%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0.13%	2.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.3% net	10.5% net
3-year return	—	15.1% net
5-year return	—	7.9% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	12.5%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.86
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.4
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%.

Full QHSM analysis →

VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 8.17% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QHSM vs VISM?

QHSM and VISM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VISM carries the lower management fee (0.32%). Over 1 year, VISM has delivered the higher total return (10.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QHSM vs VISM?

VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, versus QHSM 0.62%.

Which has performed higher - QHSM vs VISM?

Over the past 1 year, VISM has delivered the higher total return at 10.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VISM pays the higher at 8.17%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VISM is the larger fund by assets ($991m). 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.