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SMLL vs EX20

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

At a glance

Comparing SMLL and EX20. EX20 has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year and EX20 offers the higher at 2.87%.
Lower fee
EX20 0.25% p.a.
Higher yield
EX20 2.87%
Larger fund
EX20 $645m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric SMLL
BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
EX20
BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
BetaShares
Tracks index
Nasdaq Australia Small Cap Select Index
Nasdaq Australia Completion Cap Index
Categories
AU, Small-Cap, Factor, Quality
AU, Small-Cap
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$645m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.39%
0.25%
Dividend yield
2.87%
Franking
70%
55%
Turnover
35%
25%
Tax drag 0.84% 1.06%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-2.6%
net
3-year return
6.2%
net
5-year return
5%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
12.4%
Volatility (5y)
13.9%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.22
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.19
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

SMLL BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.
EX20 BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (273rd of 308).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SMLL vs EX20?

SMLL and EX20 are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. EX20 carries the lower management fee (0.25%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SMLL vs EX20?

EX20 has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus SMLL 0.39%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

EX20 pays the higher at 2.87%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

EX20 is the larger fund by assets ($645m). 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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