SYI vs VAS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SYI and VAS. VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, VAS has the higher 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and SYI offers the higher at 7.36%.

Lower fee

VAS 0.07% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VAS 8.9% p.a.

Higher yield

SYI 7.36%

Higher risk-adjusted

VAS Sharpe 0.54 (10y)

Lower volatility

VAS 13.4% (10y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index	S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories	AU, Dividend, Factor	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2010 (16 yrs)	2009 (17 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$705m	$26.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.07%
Dividend yield	7.36%	2.93%
Franking	85%	75%
Turnover	25%	4%
Tax drag	1.13%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	15% net	5.8% net
3-year return	13% net	10.2% net
5-year return	9.8% net	7.8% net
10-year return	8.8% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.2%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.2%	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	13.8%	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.93	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.57	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.53	0.54
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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VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full VAS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SYI vs VAS?

SYI and VAS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAS carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 10 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return (8.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SYI vs VAS?

VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus SYI 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - SYI vs VAS?

Over the past 10 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return at 8.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SYI pays the higher at 7.36%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAS is the larger fund by assets ($26.2bn). 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.