VAE vs IAA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAE and IAA. IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, IAA has the higher 10 years return at 14.5% a year, and IAA offers the higher at 1.54%.

Lower fee

IAA 0.29% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IAA 14.5% p.a.

Higher yield

IAA 1.54%

Higher risk-adjusted

IAA Sharpe 0.72 (10y)

Lower volatility

VAE 12.5% (10y)

Larger fund

IAA $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF	IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index	MSCI AC Asia 50 Index
Categories	Asia, EM, Market-Cap	Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2015 (11 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$760m	$1.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.4%	0.29%
Dividend yield	1.4%	1.54%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	5%
Tax drag	0.57%	0.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	24.1% net	54.3% net
3-year return	17.7% net	30.8% net
5-year return	8.9% net	13.8% net
10-year return	10.2% net	14.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	14.2%	21%
Volatility (5y)	14.4%	22.4%
Volatility (10y)	12.5%	18%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.94	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.44	0.55
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.67	0.72
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

VAE Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF

Top-11% returns over 1 year (33rd of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.3%.

Full VAE analysis →

IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF

Top-3% returns over 3 years (7th of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full IAA analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAE vs IAA?

VAE and IAA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAA carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 10 years, IAA has delivered the higher total return (14.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VAE vs IAA?

IAA has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus VAE 0.4%.

Which has performed higher - VAE vs IAA?

Over the past 10 years, IAA has delivered the higher total return at 14.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IAA pays the higher at 1.54%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IAA is the larger fund by assets ($1.7bn). 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.