IBAL vs GROW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IBAL and GROW. IBAL has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year and IBAL offers the higher at 2.65%.

Lower fee

IBAL 0.22% p.a.

Higher yield

IBAL 2.65%

Larger fund

GROW $79m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IBAL iShares Balanced ESG ETF	GROW Schroder Real Return Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	—
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, ESG	AU, Intl, Active
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$25m	$79m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.69%
Dividend yield	2.65%	—
Franking	15%	15%
Turnover	15%	45%
Tax drag	1.09%	1.08%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.9% net	—
3-year return	10.1% net	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	6.5%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.89	—
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

IBAL iShares Balanced ESG ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (6.47% over 3 years) for a smoother ride.

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GROW Schroder Real Return Active ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.44%.

Full GROW analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBAL vs GROW?

IBAL and GROW are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IBAL carries the lower management fee (0.22%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IBAL vs GROW?

IBAL has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus GROW 0.69%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IBAL pays the higher at 2.65%. 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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