SLF vs VAP vs MVA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SLF, VAP, and MVA. SLF has the lowest management fee at 0.16% a year, MVA has the highest 10 years return at 5.7% a year, and MVA offers the highest at 5.59%.

Lowest fee

SLF 0.16% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

MVA 5.7% p.a.

Highest yield

MVA 5.59%

Highest risk-adjusted

MVA Sharpe 0.27 (10y)

Lowest volatility

MVA 20.8% (10y)

Largest fund

VAP $3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SLF State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF	VAP Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF	MVA VanEck Australian Property ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard	VanEck
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index	S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index	MVIS Australia A-REITs Index
Categories	AU, Thematic	AU, Thematic, Market-Cap	AU, Thematic
Listed since	—	2010 (16 yrs)	2013 (13 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$496m	$3bn	$837m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.16%	0.22%	0.35%
Dividend yield	4.82%	2.92%	5.59%
Franking	10%	20%	5%
Turnover	15%	8%	16%
Tax drag	1.76%	0.96%	2.09%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-5.5% net	-5.2% net	0% net
3-year return	9.9% net	9.7% net	9.5% net
5-year return	5.3% net	5.3% net	5.6% net
10-year return	4.9% net	5.2% net	5.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	19.4%	19.2%	18.3%
Volatility (5y)	20.7%	20.6%	19.3%
Volatility (10y)	21.1%	21%	20.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.37	0.37	0.36
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.2	0.2	0.21
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.24	0.25	0.27
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

SLF State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF

Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.82% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (284th of 308).

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VAP Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (283rd of 308).

Full VAP analysis →

MVA VanEck Australian Property ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 5.59% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (259th of 308).

Full MVA analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SLF vs VAP vs MVA?

SLF, VAP, and MVA are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SLF carries the lowest management fee (0.16%). Over 10 years, MVA has delivered the highest total return (5.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - SLF vs VAP vs MVA?

SLF has the lowest management fee at 0.16% a year, versus VAP 0.22% and MVA 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - SLF vs VAP vs MVA?

Over the past 10 years, MVA has delivered the highest total return at 5.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

MVA pays the highest at 5.59%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VAP is the largest fund by assets ($3bn). 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.