ASUS vs FAIR - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ASUS and FAIR. FAIR has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, ASUS has the higher 5 years return at 4.5% a year, and FAIR offers the higher at 3.13%.

Lower fee

FAIR 0.49% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

ASUS 4.5% p.a.

Higher yield

FAIR 3.13%

Higher risk-adjusted

ASUS Sharpe 0.59 (3y)

Lower volatility

FAIR 14.5% (5y)

Larger fund

FAIR $1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ASUS Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF	FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index
Categories	AU, ESG, Active	AU, ESG
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$403m	$1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	1%	0.49%
Dividend yield	1.36%	3.13%
Franking	70%	65%
Turnover	45%	22%
Tax drag	1.24%	0.94%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-4.2% net	-12.7% net
3-year return	11.6% net	4.6% net
5-year return	4.5% net	1.2% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	13.2%	13.3%
Volatility (5y)	14.7%	14.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.59	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.14	—
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

ASUS Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (270th of 318).

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FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (295th of 318).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ASUS vs FAIR?

ASUS and FAIR are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. FAIR carries the lower management fee (0.49%). Over 5 years, ASUS has delivered the higher total return (4.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ASUS vs FAIR?

FAIR has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, versus ASUS 1%.

Which has performed higher - ASUS vs FAIR?

Over the past 5 years, ASUS has delivered the higher total return at 4.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

FAIR pays the higher at 3.13%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

FAIR is the larger fund by assets ($1bn). 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.