WDMF vs WVOL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WDMF and WVOL. WVOL has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, WDMF has the higher 5 years return at 13.1% a year, and WDMF offers the higher at 3.39%.

Lower fee

WVOL 0.25% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

WDMF 13.1% p.a.

Higher yield

WDMF 3.39%

Higher risk-adjusted

WDMF Sharpe 0.9 (5y)

Lower volatility

WVOL 8.1% (5y)

Larger fund

WDMF $151m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF	WVOL iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Factor
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$151m	$62m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.25%
Dividend yield	3.39%	2.11%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.08%	0.68%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	12.3% net	5.1% net
3-year return	19.4% net	12.1% net
5-year return	13.1% net	8.5% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.9%	7.4%
Volatility (5y)	10.6%	8.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.6	1.04
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.9	0.64
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

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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WVOL iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF

Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX.

Full WVOL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WDMF vs WVOL?

WDMF and WVOL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WVOL carries the lower management fee (0.25%). 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 WVOL?

WVOL has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus WDMF 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - WDMF vs WVOL?

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?

WDMF pays the higher at 3.39%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

WDMF is the larger fund by assets ($151m). 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.