VAS vs FHCO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAS and FHCO. VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, VAS has the higher 1 year return at 5.8% a year, and FHCO offers the higher at 15.62%.

Lower fee

VAS 0.07% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VAS 5.8% p.a.

Higher yield

FHCO 15.62%

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF	FHCO Fidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Fidelity
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	—
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Active
Listed since	2009 (17 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$26.2bn	$2m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.85%
Dividend yield	2.93%	15.62%
Franking	75%	70%
Turnover	4%	25%
Tax drag	0.39%	2.41%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.8% net	-4.1% net
3-year return	10.2% net	—
5-year return	7.8% net	—
10-year return	8.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.7%	—
Volatility (5y)	12.5%	—
Volatility (10y)	13.4%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.58	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.41	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	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

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 →

FHCO Fidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETF

High 15.62% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

A 0.85% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full FHCO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAS vs FHCO?

VAS and FHCO are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAS carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 1 year, VAS has delivered the higher total return (5.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VAS vs FHCO?

VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus FHCO 0.85%.

Which has performed higher - VAS vs FHCO?

Over the past 1 year, VAS has delivered the higher total return at 5.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

FHCO pays the higher at 15.62%. 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.