VLC vs IOZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VLC and IOZ. IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, VLC has the higher 10 years return at 9.8% a year, and IOZ offers the higher at 3.37%.

Lower fee

IOZ 0.05% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VLC 9.8% p.a.

Higher yield

IOZ 3.37%

Higher risk-adjusted

VLC Sharpe 0.61 (10y)

Lower volatility

VLC 13.2% (10y)

Larger fund

IOZ $9.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VLC Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF	IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index	S&P/ASX 200 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2011 (15 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$323m	$9.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.05%
Dividend yield	3.05%	3.37%
Franking	80%	80%
Turnover	5%	3%
Tax drag	0.38%	0.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.9% net	5.9% net
3-year return	12.5% net	10.3% net
5-year return	9.4% net	7.9% net
10-year return	9.8% net	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.4%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.7%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	13.2%	13.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.74	0.59
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.52	0.42
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.61	0.55
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

VLC Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

Full VLC analysis →

IOZ iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.05% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE and A200.

Full IOZ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VLC vs IOZ?

VLC and IOZ are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IOZ carries the lower management fee (0.05%). Over 10 years, VLC has delivered the higher total return (9.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VLC vs IOZ?

IOZ has the lower management fee at 0.05% a year, versus VLC 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - VLC vs IOZ?

Over the past 10 years, VLC has delivered the higher total return at 9.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IOZ pays the higher at 3.37%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IOZ is the larger fund by assets ($9.3bn). 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.