ZYAU vs HYLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ZYAU and HYLD. ZYAU has the lower management fee at 0.24% a year, HYLD has the higher 1 year return at 11.2% a year, and HYLD offers the higher at 4.31%.

Lower fee

ZYAU 0.24% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

HYLD 11.2% p.a.

Higher yield

HYLD 4.31%

Larger fund

HYLD $115m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF	HYLD BetaShares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Thematic, Dividend	AU, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$100m	$115m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.24%	0.25%
Dividend yield	2.99%	4.31%
Franking	85%	80%
Turnover	25%	35%
Tax drag	0.82%	1.21%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.5% net	11.2% net
3-year return	13% net	—
5-year return	5.9% net	—
10-year return	5.4% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.5%	—
Volatility (5y)	12.1%	—
Volatility (10y)	13.9%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.91	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.26	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.29	—
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

ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF

Low-cost: a 0.24% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI and IHD.

Full ZYAU analysis →

HYLD BetaShares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF

Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.31% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: SYI, IHD, and ZYAU.

Full HYLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ZYAU vs HYLD?

ZYAU and HYLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ZYAU carries the lower management fee (0.24%). Over 1 year, HYLD has delivered the higher total return (11.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ZYAU vs HYLD?

ZYAU has the lower management fee at 0.24% a year, versus HYLD 0.25%.

Which has performed higher - ZYAU vs HYLD?

Over the past 1 year, HYLD has delivered the higher total return at 11.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

HYLD pays the higher at 4.31%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

HYLD 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.