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MVOL vs GRPA

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

At a glance

Comparing MVOL and GRPA. GRPA has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year and MVOL offers the higher at 3.03%.
Lower fee
GRPA 0.25% p.a.
Higher yield
MVOL 3.03%
Larger fund
MVOL $31m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric MVOL
iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF
GRPA
Global X S&P Australia GARP ETF
Snapshot
Provider
iShares
Global X
Tracks index
Categories
AU, Thematic, Factor
AU, Thematic, Factor
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$31m
$2m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.3%
0.25%
Dividend yield
3.03%
Franking
75%
55%
Turnover
15%
28%
Tax drag 0.67% 0.67%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
6.2%
net
3-year return
10.6%
net
5-year return
7.9%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
9%
Volatility (5y)
11%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.72
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.46
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

MVOL iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: IOZ, VAS, and GRPA.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVOL vs GRPA?

MVOL and GRPA 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 - MVOL vs GRPA?

GRPA has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus MVOL 0.3%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MVOL pays the higher at 3.03%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MVOL is the larger fund by assets ($31m). 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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