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Compare GRPA vs. BNDS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Global X S&P Australia Garp ETF

ASX

Buy

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Global X S&P Australia Garp ETF (GRPA) and the Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GRPA

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

18

Median incremental investment

$49,993.50

$755.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$46,869.94

$1,123.26

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

GRPA

BNDS

Strategy

GRPA.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 GARP Index

BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd (11.70 %)

Wesfarmers Ltd (8.95 %)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (8.80 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.09 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.65 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.46 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (88.42 %)

United States (11.58 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.42 %

Key Summary

GRPA

BNDS

Issuer

Global X

BetaShares

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 200 GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.42 %

Price

$25.39

$23.16

Size

$2.070 million

$840.607 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.27 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

01/10/2025

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GRPA

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

18

Median incremental investment

$49,993.50

$755.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$46,869.94

$1,123.26

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GRPA

BNDS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

GRPA

BNDS

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield