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WDIV vs VIHY

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing WDIV and VIHY. VIHY has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year and WDIV offers the higher at 10.37%.
Lower fee
VIHY 0.3% p.a.
Higher yield
WDIV 10.37%
Larger fund
WDIV $396m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric WDIV
State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF
VIHY
Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider
State Street
Vanguard
Tracks index
S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index
Categories
Intl, Dividend
Intl, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since
2013 (13 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$396m
$45m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.35%
0.3%
Dividend yield
10.37%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
35%
Tax drag 4.16%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
12.9%
net
3-year return
15.2%
net
5-year return
10%
net
10-year return
8%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
7.7%
Volatility (5y)
8%
Volatility (10y)
10.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.36
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.84
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.57
Bid/ask spread

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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.
VIHY Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WDIV vs VIHY?

WDIV and VIHY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VIHY carries the lower management fee (0.3%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WDIV vs VIHY?

VIHY has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus WDIV 0.35%.

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?

WDIV is the larger fund by assets ($396m). 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.

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