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XMET vs VOLT

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing XMET and VOLT. VOLT has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year and XMET offers the higher at 4.06%.
Lower fee
VOLT 0.49% p.a.
Higher yield
XMET 4.06%
Larger fund
XMET $115m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric XMET
BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF
VOLT
ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Tracks index
Categories
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$115m
$0m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.69%
0.49%
Dividend yield
4.06%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 1.3%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
53%
net
3-year return
18.1%
net
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
28.5%
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)
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

XMET BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 1 year (10th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Pays a useful 4.06% income yield.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
VOLT ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XMET vs VOLT?

XMET and VOLT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VOLT carries the lower management fee (0.49%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - XMET vs VOLT?

VOLT has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, versus XMET 0.69%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

XMET pays the higher at 4.06%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

XMET is the larger fund by assets ($115m). 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.

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