ALFA vs G200 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ALFA and G200. ALFA has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, G200 has the higher 1 year return at 1.4% a year, and G200 offers the higher at 1.73%.

Lower fee

ALFA 0.39% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

G200 1.4% p.a.

Higher yield

G200 1.73%

Larger fund

ALFA $37m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ALFA VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF	G200 BetaShares Wealth Builder Australia 200 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Geared, Active	AU, Large-Cap, Geared
Listed since	—	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$37m	$37m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.39%	0.59%
Dividend yield	0.87%	1.73%
Franking	30%	75%
Turnover	150%	15%
Tax drag	3.8%	0.54%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.7% net	1.4% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

ALFA VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

High portfolio turnover (150% a year) means frequent trading that realises capital gains, adding tax drag — less efficient than a low-turnover index fund.

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G200 BetaShares Wealth Builder Australia 200 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.31%.

Full G200 analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ALFA vs G200?

ALFA and G200 are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ALFA carries the lower management fee (0.39%). Over 1 year, G200 has delivered the higher total return (1.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ALFA vs G200?

ALFA has the lower management fee at 0.39% a year, versus G200 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - ALFA vs G200?

Over the past 1 year, G200 has delivered the higher total return at 1.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

G200 pays the higher at 1.73%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ALFA is the larger fund by assets ($37m). 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.