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SPY vs V5AH

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

At a glance

Comparing SPY and V5AH. SPY has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year.
Lower fee
SPY 0.09% p.a.
Larger fund
SPY $412m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
V5AH
Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider
State Street
Vanguard
Tracks index
S&P 500 Index
S&P 500 Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US
Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, US
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$412m
$143m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.09%
0.09%
Dividend yield
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag
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

SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.
V5AH Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index (Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS, IVV, and V500.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SPY vs V5AH?

SPY and V5AH are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SPY carries the lower management fee (0.09%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SPY vs V5AH?

SPY has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, versus V5AH 0.09%.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SPY is the larger fund by assets ($412m). 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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