VAS vs XX20 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAS and XX20. VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, VAS has the higher 5 years return at 7.4% a year, and VAS offers the higher at 2.95%.

Lower fee

VAS 0.07% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VAS 7.4% p.a.

Higher yield

VAS 2.95%

Lower volatility

VAS 12.5% (5y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF	XX20 First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	—
Tracks index	S&P/ASX 300 Index	—
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Active
Listed since	2009 (17 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$26.7bn	$225m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.75%
Dividend yield	2.95%	1.44%
Franking	75%	55%
Turnover	4%	38%
Tax drag	0.4%	1.14%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	2.3% net	-27.9% net
3-year return	11.3% net	1.2% net
5-year return	7.4% net	-3.8% net
10-year return	8.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.6%	20.1%
Volatility (5y)	12.5%	21.8%
Volatility (10y)	13.4%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.68	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.37	—
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 →

XX20 First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (187th of 189).

Full XX20 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAS vs XX20?

VAS and XX20 are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAS carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 5 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return (7.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VAS vs XX20?

VAS has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus XX20 0.75%.

Which has performed higher - VAS vs XX20?

Over the past 5 years, VAS has delivered the higher total return at 7.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VAS pays the higher at 2.95%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

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