VVLU vs DGVA vs IVLU vs VLUE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VVLU, DGVA, IVLU, and VLUE. VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, VLUE has the highest 5 years return at 18.1% a year, and VLUE offers the highest at 17.88%.

Lowest fee

VVLU 0.28% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VLUE 18.1% p.a.

Highest yield

VLUE 17.88%

Highest risk-adjusted

VLUE Sharpe 1.15 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VLUE 12.5% (5y)

Largest fund

DGVA $1.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF	DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF	IVLU iShares MSCI International Value Factor ETF	VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	—	iShares	VanEck
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World ex USA Enhanced Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index
Categories	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	—	$1.2bn	$39m	$528m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.28%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%
Dividend yield	5.2%	3.75%	6.77%	17.88%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	35%	30%	30%	30%
Tax drag	2.5%	1.92%	2.89%	6.44%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	20.8% net	24.3% net	46.5% net	52.9% net
3-year return	18.5% net	18.3% net	—	25.5% net
5-year return	13.4% net	15.2% net	—	18.1% net
10-year return	—	12.8% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	13.9%	—	12.5%
Volatility (5y)	—	14.2%	—	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.99	—	1.57
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.85	—	1.15
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

VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF

Top-12% returns over 5 years (23rd of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VVLU analysis →

DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

Top-7% returns over 5 years (13th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU, IVLU, and DGCE.

Full DGVA analysis →

IVLU iShares MSCI International Value Factor ETF

Top-5% returns over 1 year (14th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU.

Full IVLU analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VVLU vs DGVA vs IVLU vs VLUE?

VVLU, DGVA, IVLU, and VLUE are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VVLU carries the lowest management fee (0.28%). Over 5 years, VLUE has delivered the highest total return (18.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - VVLU vs DGVA vs IVLU vs VLUE?

VVLU has the lowest management fee at 0.28% a year, versus DGVA 0.4%, IVLU 0.3%, and VLUE 0.4%.

Which has performed highest - VVLU vs DGVA vs IVLU vs VLUE?

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

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

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

Which is the largest and most liquid?

DGVA is the largest fund by assets ($1.2bn). 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.