WXOZ vs IWLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WXOZ and IWLD. WXOZ has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, IWLD has the higher 10 years return at 14.2% a year, and WXOZ offers the higher at 5.88%.

Lower fee

WXOZ 0.07% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IWLD 14.2% p.a.

Higher yield

WXOZ 5.88%

Higher risk-adjusted

WXOZ Sharpe 1.02 (10y)

Lower volatility

WXOZ 10.7% (10y)

Larger fund

IWLD $2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WXOZ State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF	IWLD iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	iShares
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Custom ESG Select Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, ESG	Intl, ESG
Listed since	—	2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$854m	$2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.15%
Dividend yield	5.88%	1.34%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%
Tax drag	1.88%	0.79%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.5% net	10.2% net
3-year return	17.7% net	18.5% net
5-year return	11.8% net	13.1% net
10-year return	13.4% net	14.2% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.2%	10.3%
Volatility (5y)	10.8%	12%
Volatility (10y)	10.7%	11.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.39	1.31
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.78	0.82
Sharpe ratio (10y)	1.02	1.02
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

WXOZ State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF

Top-18% returns over 10 years (20th of 110 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full WXOZ analysis →

IWLD iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF

Top-14% returns over 5 years (27th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and EXUS.

Full IWLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WXOZ vs IWLD?

WXOZ and IWLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WXOZ carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 10 years, IWLD has delivered the higher total return (14.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WXOZ vs IWLD?

WXOZ has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus IWLD 0.15%.

Which has performed higher - WXOZ vs IWLD?

Over the past 10 years, IWLD has delivered the higher total return at 14.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WXOZ pays the higher at 5.88%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IWLD is the larger fund by assets ($2bn). 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.