VETH vs IESG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VETH and IESG. IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, VETH has the higher 5 years return at 6.5% a year, and VETH offers the higher at 2.85%.

Lower fee

IESG 0.09% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VETH 6.5% p.a.

Higher yield

VETH 2.85%

Higher risk-adjusted

VETH Sharpe 0.29 (5y)

Lower volatility

VETH 14.1% (5y)

Larger fund

VETH $638m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VETH Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF	IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	—	MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Select Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, ESG	AU, ESG
Listed since	—	2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$638m	$518m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.16%	0.09%
Dividend yield	2.85%	2.54%
Franking	78%	75%
Turnover	9%	15%
Tax drag	0.48%	0.62%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1% net	-2.9% net
3-year return	9.7% net	8.5% net
5-year return	6.5% net	6.3% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.9%	12.4%
Volatility (5y)	14.1%	14.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.5	0.39
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.29	0.28
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

VETH Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF

Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (264th of 308).

Full VETH analysis →

IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF

Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (274th of 308).

Full IESG analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VETH vs IESG?

VETH and IESG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IESG carries the lower management fee (0.09%). Over 5 years, VETH has delivered the higher total return (6.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VETH vs IESG?

IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, versus VETH 0.16%.

Which has performed higher - VETH vs IESG?

Over the past 5 years, VETH has delivered the higher total return at 6.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VETH pays the higher at 2.85%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VETH is the larger fund by assets ($638m). 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.