RARI vs FAIR - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RARI and FAIR. RARI has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, RARI has the higher 5 years return at 6% a year, and RARI offers the higher at 5.87%.

Lower fee

RARI 0.45% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

RARI 6% p.a.

Higher yield

RARI 5.87%

Higher risk-adjusted

RARI Sharpe 0.6 (3y)

Lower volatility

RARI 13.5% (5y)

Larger fund

FAIR $1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RARI Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF	FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index
Categories	AU, Thematic, ESG	AU, ESG
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$426m	$1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.49%
Dividend yield	5.87%	3.13%
Franking	75%	65%
Turnover	18%	22%
Tax drag	1.03%	0.94%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-4.9% net	-12.7% net
3-year return	11% net	4.6% net
5-year return	6% net	1.2% net
10-year return	7.2% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.7%	13.3%
Volatility (5y)	13.5%	14.5%
Volatility (10y)	14.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.6	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.25	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.4	—
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

RARI Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF

High 5.87% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (272nd of 318).

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FAIR BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF

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

Full FAIR analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RARI vs FAIR?

RARI and FAIR are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. RARI carries the lower management fee (0.45%). Over 5 years, RARI has delivered the higher total return (6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RARI vs FAIR?

RARI has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, versus FAIR 0.49%.

Which has performed higher - RARI vs FAIR?

Over the past 5 years, RARI has delivered the higher total return at 6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RARI pays the higher at 5.87%. 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.