SFY vs VLC - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SFY and VLC. SFY has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, VLC has the higher 10 years return at 9.6% a year, and SFY offers the higher at 4%.

Lower fee

SFY 0.2% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VLC 9.6% p.a.

Higher yield

SFY 4%

Higher risk-adjusted

VLC Sharpe 0.59 (10y)

Lower volatility

SFY 13% (10y)

Larger fund

SFY $707m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SFY State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF	VLC Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 50 Index	MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2001 (25 yrs)	2011 (15 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$707m	$312m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.2%
Dividend yield	4%	3.14%
Franking	80%	80%
Turnover	6%	5%
Tax drag	0.49%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.2% net	7.1% net
3-year return	11.2% net	12.3% net
5-year return	8.1% net	9.2% net
10-year return	8.9% net	9.6% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.5%	11.5%
Volatility (5y)	12%	12.7%
Volatility (10y)	13%	13.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.68	0.71
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.43	0.49
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.55	0.59
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

SFY State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, STW, and VAS.

Full SFY analysis →

VLC Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

Full VLC analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SFY vs VLC?

SFY and VLC are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SFY carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, VLC has delivered the higher total return (9.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SFY vs VLC?

SFY has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus VLC 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - SFY vs VLC?

Over the past 10 years, VLC has delivered the higher total return at 9.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SFY pays the higher at 4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SFY is the larger fund by assets ($707m). 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.