VESG vs IOO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VESG and IOO. VESG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, IOO has the higher 5 years return at 17.4% a year, and VESG offers the higher at 1.3%.

Lower fee

VESG 0.18% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

IOO 17.4% p.a.

Higher yield

VESG 1.3%

Higher risk-adjusted

IOO Sharpe 1.1 (5y)

Lower volatility

VESG 12.1% (5y)

Larger fund

IOO $6.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VESG Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF	IOO iShares Global 100 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	—	S&P Global 100 Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, ESG	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.6bn	$6.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.4%
Dividend yield	1.3%	1.17%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	4%
Tax drag	0.42%	0.47%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	12.5% net	15.2% net
3-year return	19.8% net	23.3% net
5-year return	12.6% net	17.4% net
10-year return	—	17.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11%	11.3%
Volatility (5y)	12.1%	12.3%
Volatility (10y)	—	11.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.33	1.56
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.78	1.1
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.26
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

VESG Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF

Top-16% returns over 5 years (30th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Full VESG analysis →

IOO iShares Global 100 ETF

Top-4% returns over 10 years (4th of 110 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IVV and U100.

Full IOO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VESG vs IOO?

VESG and IOO are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VESG carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 5 years, IOO has delivered the higher total return (17.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VESG vs IOO?

VESG has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus IOO 0.4%.

Which has performed higher - VESG vs IOO?

Over the past 5 years, IOO has delivered the higher total return at 17.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VESG pays the higher at 1.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IOO is the larger fund by assets ($6.1bn). 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.