SYI vs AYLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SYI and AYLD. SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, SYI has the higher 3 years return at 13% a year, and AYLD offers the higher at 9.43%.

Lower fee

SYI 0.2% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

SYI 13% p.a.

Higher yield

AYLD 9.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

AYLD Sharpe 1.18 (3y)

Lower volatility

AYLD 5% (3y)

Larger fund

SYI $705m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF	AYLD Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Global X
Tracks index	MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index	—
Categories	AU, Dividend, Factor	AU, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$705m	$112m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.6%
Dividend yield	7.36%	9.43%
Franking	85%	35%
Turnover	25%	18%
Tax drag	1.13%	2.49%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	15% net	10.3% net
3-year return	13% net	10.3% net
5-year return	9.8% net	—
10-year return	8.8% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.2%	5%
Volatility (5y)	12.2%	—
Volatility (10y)	13.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.93	1.18
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.57	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.53	—
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

SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 7.36% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

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AYLD Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF

High 9.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
Strong risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 1.18).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.

Full AYLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SYI vs AYLD?

SYI and AYLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SYI carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 3 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return (13% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SYI vs AYLD?

SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus AYLD 0.6%.

Which has performed higher - SYI vs AYLD?

Over the past 3 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return at 13% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

AYLD pays the higher at 9.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SYI is the larger fund by assets ($705m). 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.