A200 vs VAS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing A200 and VAS. A200 has the lower management fee at 0.04% a year, A200 has the higher 5 years return at 8.1% a year, and A200 offers the higher at 3.24%.

Lower fee

A200 0.04% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

A200 8.1% p.a.

Higher yield

A200 3.24%

Higher risk-adjusted

A200 Sharpe 0.44 (5y)

Lower volatility

A200 12.4% (5y)

Larger fund

VAS $26.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	A200 BetaShares Australia 200 ETF	VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	Solactive Australia 200 Index	S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2018 (8 yrs)	2009 (17 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$10.5bn	$26.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.04%	0.07%
Dividend yield	3.24%	2.93%
Franking	78%	75%
Turnover	5%	4%
Tax drag	0.42%	0.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.3% net	5.8% net
3-year return	10.5% net	10.2% net
5-year return	8.1% net	7.8% net
10-year return	—	8.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.7%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.4%	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	13.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.61	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.44	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.54
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

A200 BetaShares Australia 200 ETF

Low-cost: a 0.04% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE.

Full A200 analysis →

VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.07% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Full VAS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between A200 vs VAS?

A200 and VAS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. A200 carries the lower management fee (0.04%). Over 5 years, A200 has delivered the higher total return (8.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - A200 vs VAS?

A200 has the lower management fee at 0.04% a year, versus VAS 0.07%.

Which has performed higher - A200 vs VAS?

Over the past 5 years, A200 has delivered the higher total return at 8.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

A200 pays the higher at 3.24%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAS is the larger fund by assets ($26.2bn). 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.