QMIX vs WDMF vs WVOL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QMIX, WDMF, and WVOL. QMIX has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, WDMF has the highest 5 years return at 12% a year, and QMIX offers the highest at 4.45%.

Lowest fee

QMIX 0.18% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

WDMF 12% p.a.

Highest yield

QMIX 4.45%

Highest risk-adjusted

QMIX Sharpe 0.9 (5y)

Lowest volatility

WVOL 8.3% (5y)

Largest fund

QMIX $429m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF	WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF	WVOL iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	iShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Factor
Listed since	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$429m	$155m	$77m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.35%	0.25%
Dividend yield	4.45%	3.49%	2.12%
Franking	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—
Tax drag	1.42%	1.12%	0.68%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	11.3% net	12.6% net	6.9% net
3-year return	14.7% net	17.6% net	11.4% net
5-year return	11.4% net	12% net	8% net
10-year return	12.5% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.7%	9.2%	7.6%
Volatility (5y)	9%	10.9%	8.3%
Volatility (10y)	9.5%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.31	1.38	0.92
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.9	0.81	0.59
Sharpe ratio (10y)	1.06	—	—
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

QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF

Top-19% returns over 5 years (36th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Full QMIX analysis →

WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX and WVOL.

Full WDMF analysis →

WVOL iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF

Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX.

Full WVOL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QMIX vs WDMF vs WVOL?

QMIX, WDMF, and WVOL are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QMIX carries the lowest management fee (0.18%). Over 5 years, WDMF has delivered the highest total return (12% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - QMIX vs WDMF vs WVOL?

QMIX has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, versus WDMF 0.35% and WVOL 0.25%.

Which has performed highest - QMIX vs WDMF vs WVOL?

Over the past 5 years, WDMF has delivered the highest total return at 12% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

QMIX pays the highest at 4.45%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

QMIX is the largest fund by assets ($429m). 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.