βš”οΈ Head to head

MVA vs GLPR: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

MVA comes out ahead on 4 of 7 measures. Which matters most depends on you.

The big difference is currency. GLPR is currency hedged, so its returns ignore moves in the Australian dollar. MVA is unhedged: it does better when the dollar falls and worse when it rises.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeGLPR wins
MVA
0.35%
GLPR
0.15%

Worth about $13,838 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundMVA wins
MVA
$825m
GLPR
$695m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnGLPR wins
MVA
βˆ’11.2%
GLPR
+6.3%
πŸ“Š3-year returnMVA wins
MVA
+9.7% a yr
GLPR
+8.7% a yr
🏁5-year returnToo close to call
MVA
+2.5% a yr
GLPR
–
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeToo close to call
MVA
0.09%
GLPR
0.10%

MVA vs GLPR side by side

MVA leads on 4, GLPR on 3MVAVanEck Australian Property ETFGLPRiShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia (AUD Hedged) ETF
The basics
Index trackedMVIS Australia A-REITs IndexFTSE EPRA Nareit Developed ex-Australia Rental Net Tax Index, hedged to AUD
Fund managerVanEckiShares
Asset classProperty & infrastructureProperty & infrastructure
ListedOct 2013May 2023
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.35%0.15%βœ“
AUMfund size$825mβœ“$695m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$43mβœ“$22m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.09%0.10%
Total returns
1 monthβˆ’1.8%βœ“βˆ’4.9%
1 yearβˆ’11.2%+6.3%βœ“
3 years p.a.+9.7%βœ“+8.7%
5 years p.a.+2.5%–
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$8,876$10,633βœ“
5 years ago$11,297–

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

MVA vs GLPR price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

Only MVA has a 5 years record: $10,000 then is worth $11,297 today.

MVAGLPR$10,000 invested
$0k$4k$8k$12k$16k$8.9k$10.6k1 year agoGLPR +$1,757$13.2k$12.9k3 years agoMVA +$354$11.3ktoo new5 years ago

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

GLPR's lower fee leaves about $13,838 more in your pocket over 20 years.

MVA charges 0.35% a yearGLPR charges 0.15% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
MVA
βˆ’$2,279
GLPR
βˆ’$980
You keep$1,299more with GLPR
10 years
MVA
βˆ’$6,341
GLPR
βˆ’$2,740
You keep$3,600more with GLPR
20 years
MVA
βˆ’$24,544
GLPR
βˆ’$10,706
You keep$13,838more with GLPR

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

MVA and GLPR overlap

0%portfolio overlap (low: they are quite different underneath)

0 companies appear in both funds. Overlap is the share of the portfolio that is the same in both, counting the smaller weight of each shared company.

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Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

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FAQs

Which is better, MVA or GLPR?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers MVA wins on 4 measures and GLPR on 3. GLPR is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.15% vs 0.35%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $13,838. MVA is the larger fund at $825m vs $695m. GLPR has the better 1-year return: +6.3% vs βˆ’11.2%.

Which is cheaper, MVA or GLPR?

MVA charges 0.35% a year and GLPR charges 0.15% a year.

Can I hold both MVA and GLPR?

You can, but check how much they overlap. MVA is a property & infrastructure fund and GLPR is a property & infrastructure fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.