RSSL vs IJR vs IJH vs VTS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RSSL, IJR, IJH, and VTS. VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, IJH has the highest 10 years return at 11.3% a year, and IJR offers the highest at 1.49%.

Lowest fee

VTS 0.03% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IJH 11.3% p.a.

Highest yield

IJR 1.49%

Highest risk-adjusted

IJH Sharpe 0.64 (10y)

Lowest volatility

IJH 15.1% (10y)

Largest fund

IJR $822m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RSSL Global X Russell 2000 ETF	IJR iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF	IJH iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF	VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	iShares	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	Russell 2000 Index	S&P SmallCap 600 Index	S&P MidCap 400 Index	CRSP US Total Market Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US	US, Small-Cap, Market-Cap	US, Market-Cap	US, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$25m	$822m	$483m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.08%	0.07%	0.03%
Dividend yield	0.38%	1.49%	1.49%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%	15%	3%
Tax drag	0.12%	0.84%	0.84%	0.07%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.3% net	10.3% net	6.2% net	—
3-year return	—	11.7% net	11.4% net	—
5-year return	—	6.7% net	8.6% net	—
10-year return	—	10.6% net	11.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	17.5%	14.2%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	17.1%	14.6%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	17.8%	15.1%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.48	0.55	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.27	0.41	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.53	0.64	—
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

RSSL Global X Russell 2000 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IJH, and IJR.

Full RSSL analysis →

IJR iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF

Low-cost: a 0.08% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS and IJH.

Full IJR analysis →

IJH iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS and IVV.

Full IJH analysis →

VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.03% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VTS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RSSL vs IJR vs IJH vs VTS?

RSSL, IJR, IJH, and VTS are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VTS carries the lowest management fee (0.03%). Over 10 years, IJH has delivered the highest total return (11.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - RSSL vs IJR vs IJH vs VTS?

VTS has the lowest management fee at 0.03% a year, versus RSSL 0.18%, IJR 0.08%, and IJH 0.07%.

Which has performed highest - RSSL vs IJR vs IJH vs VTS?

Over the past 10 years, IJH has delivered the highest total return at 11.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

IJR pays the highest at 1.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IJR is the largest fund by assets ($822m). 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.