VISM vs AVSV - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VISM and AVSV. VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, AVSV has the higher 1 year return at 16.9% a year, and VISM offers the higher at 8.17%.

Lower fee

VISM 0.32% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

AVSV 16.9% p.a.

Higher yield

VISM 8.17%

Larger fund

VISM $991m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF	AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Avantis
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index	MSCI World Small Cap Value Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Small-Cap	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value
Listed since	—	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$991m	$102m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.49%
Dividend yield	8.17%	0%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	40%
Tax drag	2.61%	0.96%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.5% net	16.9% net
3-year return	15.1% net	—
5-year return	7.9% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.5%	—
Volatility (5y)	12.9%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.86	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.4	—
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

VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 8.17% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full VISM analysis →

AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF

Top-16% returns over 1 year (52nd of 318 ETFs we track).

Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.

Full AVSV analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VISM vs AVSV?

VISM and AVSV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VISM carries the lower management fee (0.32%). Over 1 year, AVSV has delivered the higher total return (16.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VISM vs AVSV?

VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, versus AVSV 0.49%.

Which has performed higher - VISM vs AVSV?

Over the past 1 year, AVSV has delivered the higher total return at 16.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VISM pays the higher at 8.17%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VISM is the larger fund by assets ($991m). 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.