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GROW vs DBBF

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

At a glance

Comparing GROW and DBBF. DBBF has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year and DBBF offers the higher at 3.11%.
Lower fee
DBBF 0.39% p.a.
Higher yield
DBBF 3.11%
Larger fund
GROW $79m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GROW
Schroder Real Return Active ETF
DBBF
BetaShares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Tracks index
Categories
AU, Intl, Active
AU, Intl, ESG
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$79m
$33m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.69%
0.39%
Dividend yield
3.11%
Franking
15%
20%
Turnover
45%
15%
Tax drag 1.08% 1.17%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
1.1%
net
3-year return
6.5%
net
5-year return
2.8%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
7.2%
Volatility (5y)
8.5%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.34
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

GROW Schroder Real Return Active ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.44%.
DBBF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (240th of 308).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GROW vs DBBF?

GROW and DBBF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DBBF carries the lower management fee (0.39%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GROW vs DBBF?

DBBF has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus GROW 0.69%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DBBF pays the higher at 3.11%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GROW is the larger fund by assets ($79m). 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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