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RSSL vs VTS

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

At a glance

Comparing RSSL and VTS. VTS has the lower management fee at 0.03% a year and RSSL offers the higher at 0.58%.
Lower fee
VTS 0.03% p.a.
Higher yield
RSSL 0.58%
Larger fund
RSSL $25m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric RSSL
Global X Russell 2000 ETF
VTS
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Vanguard
Tracks index
Russell 2000 Index
CRSP US Total Market Index
Categories
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US
US, Market-Cap
Listed since
2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$25m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.18%
0.03%
Dividend yield
0.58%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
3%
Tax drag 0.19% 0.07%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
22.5%
net
3-year return
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
Sharpe ratio (5y)
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

RSSL Global X Russell 2000 ETF
  • Top-11% returns over 1 year (34th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IJH, and IJR.
VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.03% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RSSL vs VTS?

RSSL and VTS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VTS carries the lower management fee (0.03%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RSSL vs VTS?

VTS has the lower management fee at 0.03% a year, versus RSSL 0.18%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RSSL pays the higher at 0.58%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

RSSL is the larger fund by assets ($25m). 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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