VLUE vs CUIV - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VLUE and CUIV. VLUE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, VLUE has the higher 5 years return at 18.1% a year, and VLUE offers the higher at 17.88%.

Lower fee

VLUE 0.4% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VLUE 18.1% p.a.

Higher yield

VLUE 17.88%

Higher risk-adjusted

VLUE Sharpe 1.57 (3y)

Lower volatility

VLUE 12.5% (5y)

Larger fund

CUIV $736m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF	CUIV ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	—
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index	—
Categories	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Value, Factor, Active
Listed since	2021 (5 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$528m	$736m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.4%	0.97%
Dividend yield	17.88%	16.53%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	—
Tax drag	6.44%	5.29%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	52.9% net	6% net
3-year return	25.5% net	8.9% net
5-year return	18.1% net	2.1% net
10-year return	—	2.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.5%	10.5%
Volatility (5y)	12.5%	13.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.57	0.47
Sharpe ratio (5y)	1.15	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.1
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

VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF

Top-4% returns over 5 years (7th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU and IVLU.

Full VLUE analysis →

CUIV ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Active ETF

High 16.53% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (92nd of 108).

Full CUIV analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VLUE vs CUIV?

VLUE and CUIV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VLUE carries the lower management fee (0.4%). Over 5 years, VLUE has delivered the higher total return (18.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VLUE vs CUIV?

VLUE has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus CUIV 0.97%.

Which has performed higher - VLUE vs CUIV?

Over the past 5 years, VLUE has delivered the higher total return at 18.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VLUE pays the higher at 17.88%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

CUIV is the larger fund by assets ($736m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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