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ZYUS vs VIHY

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

At a glance

Comparing ZYUS and VIHY. VIHY has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year and ZYUS offers the higher at 3.98%.
Lower fee
VIHY 0.3% p.a.
Higher yield
ZYUS 3.98%
Larger fund
ZYUS $73m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric ZYUS
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF
VIHY
Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Vanguard
Tracks index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US
Intl, Thematic, Dividend
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$73m
$45m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.35%
0.3%
Dividend yield
3.98%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 1.27%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
4.8%
net
3-year return
9.3%
net
5-year return
8.2%
net
10-year return
7.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
11.2%
Volatility (5y)
11.8%
Volatility (10y)
12.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.49
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.45
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.44
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

ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Pays a useful 3.98% income yield.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: VIHY.
VIHY Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ZYUS vs VIHY?

ZYUS and VIHY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VIHY carries the lower management fee (0.3%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ZYUS vs VIHY?

VIHY has the lower management fee at 0.3% a year, versus ZYUS 0.35%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ZYUS pays the higher at 3.98%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ZYUS is the larger fund by assets ($73m). 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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