WVOL vs WDMF vs QMIX - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WVOL, WDMF, and QMIX. QMIX has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, WDMF has the highest 5 years return at 12% a year, and QMIX offers the highest at 4.45%.

Lowest fee

QMIX 0.18% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

WDMF 12% p.a.

Highest yield

QMIX 4.45%

Highest risk-adjusted

QMIX Sharpe 0.9 (5y)

Lowest volatility

WVOL 8.3% (5y)

Largest fund

QMIX $429m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WVOL iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF	WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF	QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	iShares	State Street
Tracks index	—	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Factor	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor
Listed since	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$77m	$155m	$429m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.25%	0.35%	0.18%
Dividend yield	2.12%	3.49%	4.45%
Franking	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—
Tax drag	0.68%	1.12%	1.42%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.9% net	12.6% net	11.3% net
3-year return	11.4% net	17.6% net	14.7% net
5-year return	8% net	12% net	11.4% net
10-year return	—	—	12.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.6%	9.2%	7.7%
Volatility (5y)	8.3%	10.9%	9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	9.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.92	1.38	1.31
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.59	0.81	0.9
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	1.06
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

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 →

WDMF iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF

Top-15% returns over 5 years (29th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX and WVOL.

Full WDMF analysis →

QMIX State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF

Top-19% returns over 5 years (36th of 188 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 WVOL vs WDMF vs QMIX?

WVOL, WDMF, and QMIX are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QMIX carries the lowest management fee (0.18%). Over 5 years, WDMF has delivered the highest total return (12% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - WVOL vs WDMF vs QMIX?

QMIX has the lowest management fee at 0.18% a year, versus WVOL 0.25% and WDMF 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - WVOL vs WDMF vs QMIX?

Over the past 5 years, WDMF has delivered the highest total return at 12% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

QMIX pays the highest at 4.45%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

QMIX is the largest fund by assets ($429m). 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.