VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF (GRNV) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #355 of 4263Y Return Β· #166 of 3005Y Return Β· #121 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.8% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian shares ETF at βˆ’2.1%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $31.83, 12% below its 12-month high (range $28.66 to $35.99).

About GRNV

GRNV is an Australian shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since May 2016. With $250m under management it is number 41 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.35% a year, about $35 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.

Its largest holdings are CSL Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and the top 10 make up 47% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (33%) and industrials (17%).

Over five years it has returned +5.3% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

GRNV distributions and dividend dates

GRNV pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 26 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.65 per unit (33% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GRNV before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.4%, with distributions around 33% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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GRNV price by TradingView

Stock CodeGRNV
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassAustralian shares
AUM$250m
MER (%)0.35%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$31.83
52-Week Range$28.66 – $35.99
Bid/Ask Spread0.07%
Listing Date02/05/2016
ExchangeASX
Index trackedMSCI Australia IMI Select SRI Screened Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

-4%8%20%32%1M-1.8%1Y-4.1%3Y32.4%5Y29.7%
1 monthβˆ’1.8%
1 yearβˆ’4.1%
3 years p.a.+9.8%
5 years p.a.+5.3%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,5933 years ago$13,2435 years ago$12,970

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

GRNV at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Cheap to trade. A bid/ask spread of 0.07%, so buying and selling costs little extra.
  • Long track record. Listed since 2016, through several market cycles.
  • In an uptrend. Its price has been trending up since 6 November (as at 7 November).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

Worked out from GRNV's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 83 Australian shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Uptrend since 6 Nov 2026

GRNV is in an uptrend. Here's why that matters.

GRNV's price is above its 20-day average and its 10, 20, 50 and 200-day averages are stacked upward. The trend is on investors' side. Its price is 7.2% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Uptrends are when satellite ETFs tend to do their best work. The key is knowing when the trend breaks, so gains aren't handed back.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

GRNV weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Australia

Themes & Sectors

Ethical & ESG

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (46.7% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
CSL6.05%
WBC5.51%
CBA5.28%
QBE5.17%
MQG5.07%
TCL4.99%
NST4.59%
BXB3.76%
EVN3.27%
CPU2.97%

Sector breakdown

  • Financials32.6%
  • Industrials17.5%
  • Materials16.8%
  • Health Care13.1%
  • Real Estate9.6%
  • Information Technology5.2%
  • Communication Services3.2%
  • Consumer Discretionary2.1%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 80 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare GRNV's holdings with other ETFs β†’

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.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF
57%
0.09%$607mβˆ’3.0%+9.7%+5.9%
VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF
51%
0.16%$651mβˆ’4.6%+10.6%+5.3%
EX20Betashares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF
50%
0.25%$676mβˆ’4.5%+9.0%+4.2%
MVWVanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF
48%
0.35%$3.3bn+0.8%+8.7%+6.3%
E200State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF
47%
0.05%$474m+3.0%+10.5%+7.0%
FAIRBetashares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF
44%
0.49%$1.0bnβˆ’12.5%+4.7%+1.2%

Same holdings is the share of GRNV's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like GRNV β†’

GRNV vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between GRNV and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

IESG iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF

  • They share 57% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • IESG is cheaper (0.09% vs 0.35%), worth about $18,086 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: GRNV +9.8%, IESG +9.7% (almost identical).
  • IESG is about 2 times larger ($607m vs $250m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GRNV and IESG side by side β†’

VETH Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF

  • They share 51% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • VETH is cheaper (0.16% vs 0.35%), worth about $13,134 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: GRNV +9.8%, VETH +10.6% (VETH ahead by 0.8 percentage points).
  • VETH is about 3 times larger ($651m vs $250m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GRNV and VETH side by side β†’

EX20 Betashares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF

  • They share 50% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • EX20 is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.35%), worth about $6,857 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: GRNV +9.8%, EX20 +9.0% (GRNV ahead by 0.8 percentage points).
  • EX20 is about 3 times larger ($676m vs $250m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GRNV and EX20 side by side β†’

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

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GRNV FAQs

What is the fee for GRNV?

GRNV charges a management fee (MER) of 0.35% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GRNV?

GRNV had $250m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GRNV performed?

GRNV returned βˆ’4.1% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +9.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GRNV?

GRNV is managed by VanEck and has been listed since May 2016.

What does GRNV hold?

GRNV's largest holdings are CSL Ltd (6.0%), Westpac Banking Corp (5.5%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (5.3%), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (5.2%), Macquarie Group Ltd (5.1%). It holds about 80 investments in total. The biggest sector is financials at 33%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the VanEck product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.