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QSML vs AVSV

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing QSML and AVSV. AVSV has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year and QSML offers the higher at 0.41%.
Lower fee
AVSV 0.49% p.a.
Higher yield
QSML 0.41%
Larger fund
QSML $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric QSML
VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF
AVSV
Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Avantis
Tracks index
MSCI World Small Cap Value Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap
Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value
Listed since
2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.6bn
$40m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.59%
0.49%
Dividend yield
0.41%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
40%
Tax drag 0.13% 0.96%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.7%
net
3-year return
10.7%
net
5-year return
7.9%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
15.1%
Volatility (5y)
15.5%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.48
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.36
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

QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QSML vs AVSV?

QSML and AVSV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AVSV carries the lower management fee (0.49%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QSML vs AVSV?

AVSV has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, versus QSML 0.59%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QSML pays the higher at 0.41%. 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.

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