WXOZ vs VGS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WXOZ and VGS. WXOZ has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, VGS has the higher 10 years return at 13.8% a year, and WXOZ offers the higher at 6.01%.

Lower fee

WXOZ 0.07% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VGS 13.8% p.a.

Higher yield

WXOZ 6.01%

Higher risk-adjusted

VGS Sharpe 1.05 (10y)

Lower volatility

WXOZ 10.8% (10y)

Larger fund

VGS $50.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WXOZ State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF	VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap, ESG	Intl, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$778m	$50.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.07%	0.18%
Dividend yield	6.01%	1.28%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	3%
Tax drag	1.92%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.8% net	10.5% net
3-year return	15.8% net	16.7% net
5-year return	11.3% net	12.3% net
10-year return	13.1% net	13.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.7%	9.9%
Volatility (5y)	11%	11.1%
Volatility (10y)	10.8%	10.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.15	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.74	0.83
Sharpe ratio (10y)	1	1.05
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-17% returns over 10 years (18th of 108 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.

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VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Top-14% returns over 5 years (27th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and IWLD.

Full VGS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WXOZ vs VGS?

WXOZ and VGS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WXOZ carries the lower management fee (0.07%). Over 10 years, VGS has delivered the higher total return (13.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WXOZ vs VGS?

WXOZ has the lower management fee at 0.07% a year, versus VGS 0.18%.

Which has performed higher - WXOZ vs VGS?

Over the past 10 years, VGS has delivered the higher total return at 13.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WXOZ pays the higher at 6.01%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGS is the larger fund by assets ($50.2bn). 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.