WDIV vs SYI - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WDIV and SYI. SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, SYI has the higher 10 years return at 8.8% a year, and WDIV offers the higher at 10.37%.

Lower fee

SYI 0.2% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

SYI 8.8% p.a.

Higher yield

WDIV 10.37%

Higher risk-adjusted

WDIV Sharpe 0.57 (10y)

Lower volatility

WDIV 10.7% (10y)

Larger fund

SYI $705m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF	SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	State Street
Tracks index	S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index	MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index
Categories	Intl, Dividend	AU, Dividend, Factor
Listed since	2013 (13 yrs)	2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$396m	$705m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.2%
Dividend yield	10.37%	7.36%
Franking	0%	85%
Turnover	35%	25%
Tax drag	4.16%	1.13%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	12.9% net	15% net
3-year return	15.2% net	13% net
5-year return	10% net	9.8% net
10-year return	8% net	8.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.7%	9.2%
Volatility (5y)	8%	12.2%
Volatility (10y)	10.7%	13.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.36	0.93
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.84	0.57
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.57	0.53
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

WDIV State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 10.37% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VGS, SYI, and IHD.

Full WDIV analysis →

SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 7.36% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ and VAS.

Full SYI analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WDIV vs SYI?

WDIV and SYI are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SYI carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return (8.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WDIV vs SYI?

SYI has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus WDIV 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - WDIV vs SYI?

Over the past 10 years, SYI has delivered the higher total return at 8.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WDIV pays the higher at 10.37%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SYI is the larger fund by assets ($705m). 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.