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IESG vs GRNV

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

At a glance

Comparing IESG and GRNV. IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, IESG has the higher 5 years return at 6.3% a year, and GRNV offers the higher at 3.68%.
Lower fee
IESG 0.09% p.a.
Higher 5 years return
IESG 6.3% p.a.
Higher yield
GRNV 3.68%
Higher risk-adjusted
IESG Sharpe 0.28 (5y)
Lower volatility
IESG 14.2% (5y)
Larger fund
IESG $518m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric IESG
iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF
GRNV
VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF
Snapshot
Provider
iShares
VanEck
Tracks index
MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Select Index
MSCI Australia IMI Select SRI Capped 5% Index
Categories
AU, ESG
AU, ESG
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$518m
$240m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.09%
0.35%
Dividend yield
2.54%
3.68%
Franking
75%
75%
Turnover
15%
30%
Tax drag 0.62% 1.09%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-2.9%
net
-4.7%
net
3-year return
8.5%
net
7.4%
net
5-year return
6.3%
net
5.5%
net
10-year return
6.1%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
12.4%
13.1%
Volatility (5y)
14.2%
14.4%
Volatility (10y)
14.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.39
0.3
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.28
0.22
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.33
Bid/ask spread

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Each fund at a glance

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).
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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IESG vs GRNV?

IESG and GRNV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IESG carries the lower management fee (0.09%). Over 5 years, IESG has delivered the higher total return (6.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IESG vs GRNV?

IESG has the lower management fee at 0.09% a year, versus GRNV 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - IESG vs GRNV?

Over the past 5 years, IESG has delivered the higher total return at 6.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IESG is the larger fund by assets ($518m). 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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