FAIR vs GRNV vs IESG vs VETH - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing FAIR, GRNV, IESG, and VETH. IESG has the lowest management fee at 0.09% a year, VETH has the highest 5 years return at 6.5% a year, and GRNV offers the highest at 3.68%.

Lowest fee

IESG 0.09% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VETH 6.5% p.a.

Highest yield

GRNV 3.68%

Highest risk-adjusted

VETH Sharpe 0.29 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VETH 14.1% (5y)

Largest fund

FAIR $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF	GRNV VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF	IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF	VETH Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	VanEck	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index	MSCI Australia IMI Select SRI Capped 5% Index	MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Select Index	—
Categories	AU, ESG	AU, ESG	AU, ESG	AU, Thematic, ESG
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2022 (4 yrs)	2020 (6 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1.1bn	$240m	$518m	$638m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.49%	0.35%	0.09%	0.16%
Dividend yield	3.07%	3.68%	2.54%	2.85%
Franking	65%	75%	75%	78%
Turnover	22%	30%	15%	9%
Tax drag	0.93%	1.09%	0.62%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-13.1% net	-4.7% net	-2.9% net	-1% net
3-year return	3.1% net	7.4% net	8.5% net	9.7% net
5-year return	2.2% net	5.5% net	6.3% net	6.5% net
10-year return	—	6.1% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	13.5%	13.1%	12.4%	11.9%
Volatility (5y)	14.8%	14.4%	14.2%	14.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	14.6%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.3	0.39	0.5
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.22	0.28	0.29
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.33	—	—
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

FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (293rd of 308).

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GRNV VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.68% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (276th of 308).

Full GRNV analysis →

IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF

Low-cost: a 0.09% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (274th of 308).

Full IESG analysis →

VETH Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF

Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (264th of 308).

Full VETH analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FAIR vs GRNV vs IESG vs VETH?

FAIR, GRNV, IESG, and VETH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IESG carries the lowest management fee (0.09%). Over 5 years, VETH has delivered the highest total return (6.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - FAIR vs GRNV vs IESG vs VETH?

IESG has the lowest management fee at 0.09% a year, versus FAIR 0.49%, GRNV 0.35%, and VETH 0.16%.

Which has performed highest - FAIR vs GRNV vs IESG vs VETH?

Over the past 5 years, VETH has delivered the highest total return at 6.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GRNV pays the highest at 3.68%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

FAIR is the largest fund by assets ($1.1bn). 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.