MVW vs A200 - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing MVW and A200. A200 has the lower management fee at 0.04% a year, A200 has the higher 5 years return at 8.1% a year, and MVW offers the higher at 3.4%.

Lower fee

A200 0.04% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

A200 8.1% p.a.

Higher yield

MVW 3.4%

Higher risk-adjusted

A200 Sharpe 0.44 (5y)

Lower volatility

MVW 12.2% (5y)

Larger fund

A200 $10.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF	A200 BetaShares Australia 200 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index	Solactive Australia 200 Index
Categories	AU, Factor	AU, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	2014 (12 yrs)	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$3.3bn	$10.5bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.04%
Dividend yield	3.4%	3.24%
Franking	75%	78%
Turnover	20%	5%
Tax drag	0.82%	0.42%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.6% net	6.3% net
3-year return	7.5% net	10.5% net
5-year return	7.4% net	8.1% net
10-year return	8.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10%	10.7%
Volatility (5y)	12.2%	12.4%
Volatility (10y)	14.1%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.36	0.61
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.38	0.44
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.48	—
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

MVW VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MVW analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MVW vs A200?

MVW and A200 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 - MVW vs A200?

A200 has the lower management fee at 0.04% a year, versus MVW 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - MVW vs A200?

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?

MVW pays the higher at 3.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

A200 is the larger fund by assets ($10.5bn). 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.