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SMLL vs KSM

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

At a glance

Comparing SMLL and KSM. SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year.
Lower fee
SMLL 0.39% p.a.
Larger fund
KSM $4m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric SMLL
BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF
KSM
K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Tracks index
Nasdaq Australia Small Cap Select Index
Categories
AU, Small-Cap, Factor, Quality
AU, Small-Cap, Active
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$4m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.39%
1.31%
Dividend yield
Franking
70%
0%
Turnover
35%
150%
Tax drag 0.84% 3.6%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
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

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%.
KSM K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF
  • A 1.31% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SMLL vs KSM?

SMLL and KSM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SMLL carries the lower management fee (0.39%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SMLL vs KSM?

SMLL has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus KSM 1.31%.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

KSM is the larger fund by assets ($4m). 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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