RDV vs VHY - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RDV and VHY. VHY has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, VHY has the higher 10 years return at 10.2% a year, and RDV offers the higher at 4.1%.

Lower fee

VHY 0.25% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VHY 10.2% p.a.

Higher yield

RDV 4.1%

Higher risk-adjusted

VHY Sharpe 0.63 (10y)

Lower volatility

VHY 13.4% (10y)

Larger fund

VHY $8.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RDV Russell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF	VHY Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, Dividend	AU, Dividend
Listed since	—	2011 (15 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$342m	$8.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.34%	0.25%
Dividend yield	4.1%	3.51%
Franking	90%	85%
Turnover	30%	20%
Tax drag	0.96%	0.73%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.9% net	12.3% net
3-year return	12.1% net	14.8% net
5-year return	8% net	11.9% net
10-year return	7.4% net	10.2% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.5%	9.4%
Volatility (5y)	12.3%	11.7%
Volatility (10y)	14.6%	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.75	1.09
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	0.74
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.41	0.63
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

RDV Russell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF

Low-cost: a 0.34% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.1% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI, IHD, and ZYAU.

Full RDV analysis →

VHY Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF

Top-20% returns over 5 years (37th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and SYI.

Full VHY analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RDV vs VHY?

RDV and VHY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VHY carries the lower management fee (0.25%). Over 10 years, VHY has delivered the higher total return (10.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RDV vs VHY?

VHY has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus RDV 0.34%.

Which has performed higher - RDV vs VHY?

Over the past 10 years, VHY has delivered the higher total return at 10.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RDV pays the higher at 4.1%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VHY is the larger fund by assets ($8.2bn). 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.