RDV vs ZYAU - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RDV and ZYAU. ZYAU has the lower management fee at 0.24% a year, RDV has the higher 10 years return at 7.4% a year, and RDV offers the higher at 4.1%.

Lower fee

ZYAU 0.24% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

RDV 7.4% p.a.

Higher yield

RDV 4.1%

Higher risk-adjusted

RDV Sharpe 0.41 (10y)

Lower volatility

ZYAU 13.9% (10y)

Larger fund

RDV $342m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RDV Russell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF	ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Thematic, Dividend	AU, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$342m	$100m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.34%	0.24%
Dividend yield	4.1%	2.99%
Franking	90%	85%
Turnover	30%	25%
Tax drag	0.96%	0.82%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.9% net	10.5% net
3-year return	12.1% net	13% net
5-year return	8% net	5.9% net
10-year return	7.4% net	5.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.5%	9.5%
Volatility (5y)	12.3%	12.1%
Volatility (10y)	14.6%	13.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.75	0.91
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	0.26
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.41	0.29
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 →

ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.24% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI and IHD.

Full ZYAU analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RDV vs ZYAU?

RDV and ZYAU are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ZYAU carries the lower management fee (0.24%). Over 10 years, RDV has delivered the higher total return (7.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RDV vs ZYAU?

ZYAU has the lower management fee at 0.24% a year, versus RDV 0.34%.

Which has performed higher - RDV vs ZYAU?

Over the past 10 years, RDV has delivered the higher total return at 7.4% 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?

RDV is the larger fund by assets ($342m). 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.