RGOS vs ETHI - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RGOS and ETHI. ETHI has the lower management fee at 0.59% a year, RGOS has the higher 1 year return at 10.3% a year, and RGOS offers the higher at 9.42%.

Lower fee

ETHI 0.59% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

RGOS 10.3% p.a.

Higher yield

RGOS 9.42%

Larger fund

ETHI $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RGOS Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF	ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index
Categories	Intl, ESG, Active	Intl, ESG
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$41m	$3.8bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.95%	0.59%
Dividend yield	9.42%	1.8%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	3.01%	0.7%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.3% net	7.9% net
3-year return	—	12.8% net
5-year return	—	9.3% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	12.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	13.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.72
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.51
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

RGOS Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF

High 9.42% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

A 0.95% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

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ETHI BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.51%.

Full ETHI analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RGOS vs ETHI?

RGOS and ETHI are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ETHI carries the lower management fee (0.59%). Over 1 year, RGOS has delivered the higher total return (10.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RGOS vs ETHI?

ETHI has the lower management fee at 0.59% a year, versus RGOS 0.95%.

Which has performed higher - RGOS vs ETHI?

Over the past 1 year, RGOS has delivered the higher total return at 10.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RGOS pays the higher at 9.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ETHI is the larger fund by assets ($3.8bn). 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.