VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE vs IZZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VGE, EMKT, AVTE, and IZZ. AVTE has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, VGE has the highest 10 years return at 7.7% a year, and EMKT offers the highest at 13.49%.

Lowest fee

AVTE 0.45% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

VGE 7.7% p.a.

Highest yield

EMKT 13.49%

Highest risk-adjusted

VGE Sharpe 0.56 (10y)

Lowest volatility

VGE 10.3% (10y)

Largest fund

VGE $2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF	EMKT VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF	AVTE Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF	IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	VanEck	Avantis	iShares
Tracks index	FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index	MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index	MSCI Emerging Markets Index	FTSE China 50 Index
Categories	EM, Market-Cap	EM, Factor	EM, Factor	EM, Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2013 (13 yrs)	2018 (8 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$2bn	$731m	$25m	$457m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.48%	0.69%	0.45%	0.6%
Dividend yield	1.77%	13.49%	—	1.8%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	10%	30%	25%	25%
Tax drag	0.81%	5.04%	0.6%	1.18%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10% net	35.6% net	—	-9.4% net
3-year return	11.8% net	24.3% net	—	7.2% net
5-year return	6.1% net	15.5% net	—	0.9% net
10-year return	7.7% net	—	—	3.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.4%	16.8%	—	22.1%
Volatility (5y)	10.5%	15.2%	—	27.1%
Volatility (10y)	10.3%	—	—	21.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.88	1.15	—	0.23
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.32	0.82	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.56	—	—	0.16
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

VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.28%.

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EMKT VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Top-6% returns over 5 years (12th of 188 ETFs we track).
High 13.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.

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AVTE Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.

Full AVTE analysis →

IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (288th of 308).

Full IZZ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE vs IZZ?

VGE, EMKT, AVTE, and IZZ are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AVTE carries the lowest management fee (0.45%). Over 10 years, VGE has delivered the highest total return (7.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE vs IZZ?

AVTE has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, versus VGE 0.48%, EMKT 0.69%, and IZZ 0.6%.

Which has performed highest - VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE vs IZZ?

Over the past 10 years, VGE has delivered the highest total return at 7.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

EMKT pays the highest at 13.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGE is the largest fund by assets ($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.