βš”οΈ Head to head

IVV vs IHVV: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

IVV comes out ahead on 5 of 9 measures. Which matters most depends on you.

The big difference is currency. IHVV is currency hedged, so its returns ignore moves in the Australian dollar. IVV is unhedged: it does better when the dollar falls and worse when it rises.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeIVV wins
IVV
0.04%
IHVV
0.10%

Worth about $4,286 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundIVV wins
IVV
$14.9bn
IHVV
$4.3bn

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnIHVV wins
IVV
+10.1%
IHVV
+15.4%
πŸ“Š3-year returnIHVV wins
IVV
+19.2% a yr
IHVV
+21.0% a yr
🏁5-year returnIVV wins
IVV
+13.4% a yr
IHVV
+10.9% a yr
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeToo close to call
IVV
0.02%
IHVV
0.02%

IVV vs IHVV side by side

IVV leads on 5, IHVV on 4IVViShares S&P 500 ETFIHVViShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF
The basics
Index trackedS&P 500 IndexS&P 500 Index, hedged to AUD
Fund manageriSharesiShares
Asset classInternational sharesInternational shares
ListedOct 2007Dec 2014
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.04%βœ“0.10%
AUMfund size$14.9bnβœ“$4.3bn
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last monthβˆ’$84m$48mβœ“
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.02%0.02%
Total returns
1 month+2.6%βœ“+0.0%
1 year+10.1%+15.4%βœ“
3 years p.a.+19.2%+21.0%βœ“
5 years p.a.+13.4%βœ“+10.9%
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$11,012$11,539βœ“
5 years ago$18,779βœ“$16,762

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

IVV vs IHVV price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

$10,000 put into IVV 5 years ago is worth $18,779 today, against $16,762 in IHVV. That is $2,017 more in IVV.

IVVIHVV$10,000 invested
$0k$6k$12k$18k$24k$11.0k$11.5k1 year agoIHVV +$527$16.9k$17.7k3 years agoIHVV +$755$18.8k$16.8k5 years agoIVV +$2,017

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

IVV's lower fee leaves about $4,286 more in your pocket over 20 years.

IVV charges 0.04% a yearIHVV charges 0.10% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
IVV
βˆ’$262
IHVV
βˆ’$654
You keep$392more with IVV
10 years
IVV
βˆ’$734
IHVV
βˆ’$1,831
You keep$1,097more with IVV
20 years
IVV
βˆ’$2,883
IHVV
βˆ’$7,169
You keep$4,286more with IVV

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

IVV and IHVV overlap

94%portfolio overlap (very high: holding both adds little diversification)

296 companies appear in both funds. Overlap is the share of the portfolio that is the same in both, counting the smaller weight of each shared company.

Biggest shared holdings% of IVV% of IHVV
7.70%7.70%
7.58%7.59%
5.93%5.94%
4.53%4.55%
3.61%3.61%
2.37%2.38%
2.08%2.08%
1.74%1.74%
1.72%1.73%
1.55%1.55%
1.53%1.53%
1.37%1.37%

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Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

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FAQs

Which is better, IVV or IHVV?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers IVV wins on 5 measures and IHVV on 4. IVV is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.04% vs 0.10%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $4,286. IVV is the larger fund at $14.9bn vs $4.3bn. IHVV has the better 1-year return: +15.4% vs +10.1%.

Which is cheaper, IVV or IHVV?

IVV charges 0.04% a year and IHVV charges 0.10% a year.

Can I hold both IVV and IHVV?

You can, but check how much they overlap. IVV is a international shares fund and IHVV is a international shares fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.