VAS vs IOZ vs STW vs A200 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAS, IOZ, STW, and A200. A200 has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, VAS has the highest 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and STW offers the highest at 3.85%.

Lowest fee

A200 0.04% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

VAS 8.9% p.a.

Highest yield

STW 3.85%

Highest risk-adjusted

VAS Sharpe 0.54 (10y)

Lowest volatility

STW 13.3% (10y)

Largest fund

VAS $26.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF	STW State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF	A200 BetaShares Australia 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares	State Street	BetaShares
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index	Solactive Australia 200 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2009 (17 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)	2001 (25 yrs)	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$26.7bn	$9.6bn	$6.6bn	$11.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.05%	0.05%	0.04%
Dividend yield	2.95%	3.4%	3.85%	3.27%
Franking	75%	80%	80%	78%
Turnover	4%	3%	3%	5%
Tax drag	0.4%	0.37%	0.41%	0.42%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	2.3% net	2.6% net	2.6% net	2.9% net
3-year return	11.3% net	11.3% net	11.4% net	11.5% net
5-year return	7.4% net	7.6% net	7.6% net	7.8% net
10-year return	8.9% net	8.9% net	8.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.6%	10.7%	10.6%	10.6%
Volatility (5y)	12.5%	12.4%	12.4%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	13.4%	13.4%	13.3%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.7
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.37	0.38	0.38	0.4
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.54	0.54	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 →

IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE and A200.

Full IOZ analysis →

STW State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.85% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: A300, MQAE, and A200.

Full STW analysis →

A200 BetaShares Australia 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE.

Full A200 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAS vs IOZ vs STW vs A200?

VAS, IOZ, STW, and A200 are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. A200 carries the lowest management fee (0.04%). Over 10 years, VAS has delivered the highest total return (8.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - VAS vs IOZ vs STW vs A200?

A200 has the lowest management fee at 0.04% a year, versus VAS 0.07%, IOZ 0.05%, and STW 0.05%.

Which has performed highest - VAS vs IOZ vs STW vs A200?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

STW pays the highest at 3.85%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VAS is the largest fund by assets ($26.7bn). 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.