WDMF vs QMIX - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WDMF and QMIX. QMIX has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, WDMF has the higher 5 years return at 13.1% a year, and QMIX offers the higher at 4.41%.

Lower fee

QMIX 0.18% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

WDMF 13.1% p.a.

Higher yield

QMIX 4.41%

Higher risk-adjusted

QMIX Sharpe 0.94 (5y)

Lower volatility

QMIX 8.8% (5y)

Larger fund

QMIX $447m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF	QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	State Street
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$151m	$447m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.18%
Dividend yield	3.39%	4.41%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.08%	1.41%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	12.3% net	9% net
3-year return	19.4% net	15.6% net
5-year return	13.1% net	11.7% net
10-year return	—	12.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.9%	7.2%
Volatility (5y)	10.6%	8.8%
Volatility (10y)	—	9.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.6	1.49
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.9	0.94
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	1.08
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

WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (28th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX and WVOL.

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QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF

Top-23% returns over 5 years (43rd of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Full QMIX analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WDMF vs QMIX?

WDMF and QMIX are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QMIX carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 5 years, WDMF has delivered the higher total return (13.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WDMF vs QMIX?

QMIX has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus WDMF 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - WDMF vs QMIX?

Over the past 5 years, WDMF has delivered the higher total return at 13.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QMIX pays the higher at 4.41%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QMIX is the larger fund by assets ($447m). 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.