Coles (COL) is held by 35 ASX ETFs. Over the last 6 months it rose 1.7%: on $10,000, +$168. We explain 4 big moves in that time.
About COL
- SectorConsumer Staples
- IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
- Size$31.0b
- Held by35 ETFs
- Big moves4 in 6M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +4.9%25 Aug 2026· Earnings Beat
Coles shares surged after the company reported a strong FY26 full-year result with profit jumping 14%, beating market expectations and driven by supermarket growth and automation investments paying off.
- −4.2%1 Jul 2026· Takeover / M&A
Coles shares fell sharply following news of its potential acquisition talks with Greencross and a development knockback in Kalgoorlie.
- +5.0%11 Jun 2026· Sector Flow
Coles shares rallied nearly 5% as the broader consumer staples sector led an ASX 200 market recovery, fueled by defensive stock demand and analyst buy tips.
- −3.6%30 Apr 2026· Sector Flow
Coles shares fell after Woolworths issued a profit downgrade, spooking supermarket investors.
Held by 35 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in COL today.
- SYISTATE STREET SPDR MSCI AUS SELECT HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD ETF$4424.42%
- OZXXGlobal X Australia ex Financials & Resources ETF$4104.10%
- ALFAVanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF$3593.59%
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$3593.59%
- RDVRUSSELL INVESTMENTS HIGH DIVIDEND AUSTRALIAN SHARES ETF$3253.25%
- MVOLiShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF$3033.03%
- VHYVanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF$2792.79%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$2552.55%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$2512.51%
- AUMFiShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF$2222.22%
Why did COL fall 4.2% on 1 Jul 2026?
Coles
Coles shares fell sharply following news of its potential acquisition talks with Greencross and a development knockback in Kalgoorlie.
Multiple news articles on the event date directly attribute the share price decline to Coles engaging in talks for a potential Greencross acquisition, a move that was viewed negatively by the market. The magnitude of the fall (-4.19%) and high trading volume align with a significant M&A-driven repricing. While there is a secondary mention of a Kalgoorlie knockback, the primary and consistent narrative across sources is the acquisition talks.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 35 ETFs holding COL
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- SYI4.42% of the fund−$19
- OZXX4.10% of the fund−$17
- ALFA3.59% of the fund−$15
- GRPA3.59% of the fund−$15
- RDV3.25% of the fund−$14
- MVOL3.03% of the fund−$13
- VHY2.79% of the fund−$12
- GEAR2.55% of the fund−$11
- AQTY2.51% of the fund−$11
- AUMF2.22% of the fund−$9
The 10 that hold it most. All 35 are listed on the page under Held by.