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GRPA vs AQLT

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

At a glance

Comparing GRPA and AQLT. GRPA has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year and AQLT offers the higher at 4.15%.
Lower fee
GRPA 0.25% p.a.
Higher yield
AQLT 4.15%
Larger fund
AQLT $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GRPA
Global X S&P Australia GARP ETF
AQLT
BetaShares Australian Quality ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
BetaShares
Tracks index
Solactive Australia Quality Select Index
Categories
AU, Thematic, Factor
AU, Factor, Quality
Listed since
2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$2m
$1.4bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.25%
0.35%
Dividend yield
4.15%
Franking
55%
80%
Turnover
28%
25%
Tax drag 0.67% 0.96%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
6.7%
net
3-year return
16.2%
net
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
12.3%
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.96
Sharpe ratio (5y)
Sharpe ratio (10y)
Bid/ask spread

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Each fund at a glance

GRPA Global X S&P Australia GARP ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.
AQLT BetaShares Australian Quality ETF
  • Top-23% returns over 3 years (52nd of 226 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GRPA vs AQLT?

GRPA and AQLT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GRPA carries the lower management fee (0.25%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GRPA vs AQLT?

GRPA has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus AQLT 0.35%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

AQLT pays the higher at 4.15%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

AQLT is the larger fund by assets ($1.4bn). 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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