VAS vs STW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAS and STW. STW has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, STW has the higher 10 years return at 8.9% a year, and STW offers the higher at 3.63%.

Lower fee

STW 0.05% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

STW 8.9% p.a.

Higher yield

STW 3.63%

Higher risk-adjusted

STW Sharpe 0.55 (10y)

Lower volatility

STW 13.3% (10y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF	STW State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	State Street
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2009 (17 yrs)	2001 (25 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$26.2bn	$6.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.05%
Dividend yield	2.93%	3.63%
Franking	75%	80%
Turnover	4%	3%
Tax drag	0.39%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.8% net	5.9% net
3-year return	10.2% net	10.4% net
5-year return	7.8% net	7.9% net
10-year return	8.9% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.7%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.5%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	13.4%	13.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.58	0.6
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.41	0.42
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.54	0.55
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 →

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 3.63% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: A300, MQAE, and A200.

Full STW analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAS vs STW?

VAS and STW are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. STW carries the lower management fee (0.05%). Over 10 years, STW 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 - VAS vs STW?

STW has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, versus VAS 0.07%.

Which has performed higher - VAS vs STW?

Over the past 10 years, STW 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?

STW pays the higher at 3.63%. 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.