βš”οΈ Head to head

A200 vs RARI: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

A200 comes out ahead on 9 of 10 measures. Which matters most depends on you.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeA200 wins
A200
0.04%
RARI
0.45%

Worth about $28,398 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundA200 wins
A200
$11.1bn
RARI
$427m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnA200 wins
A200
+2.9%
RARI
βˆ’4.9%
πŸ“Š3-year returnA200 wins
A200
+11.0% a yr
RARI
+10.6% a yr
🏁5-year returnA200 wins
A200
+6.9% a yr
RARI
+5.4% a yr
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeA200 wins
A200
0.02%
RARI
0.11%

A tighter gap between the buy and sell price.

A200 vs RARI side by side

A200 leads on 9, RARI on 1A200Betashares Australia 200 ETFRARIRussell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF
The basics
Index trackedSolactive Australia 200 IndexRussell Australia ESG High Dividend Index
Fund managerBetasharesRussell Investments
Asset classAustralian sharesAustralian shares
ListedMay 2018Apr 2015
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.04%βœ“0.45%
AUMfund size$11.1bnβœ“$427m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$294mβœ“$0.0m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.02%βœ“0.11%
Total returns
1 monthβˆ’2.4%βˆ’2.0%βœ“
1 year+2.9%βœ“βˆ’4.9%
3 years p.a.+11.0%βœ“+10.6%
5 years p.a.+6.9%βœ“+5.4%
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$10,286βœ“$9,512
5 years ago$13,985βœ“$13,030

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

A200 vs RARI price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

$10,000 put into A200 5 years ago is worth $13,985 today, against $13,030 in RARI. That is $955 more in A200.

A200RARI$10,000 invested
$0k$4k$8k$12k$16k$10.3k$9.5k1 year agoA200 +$774$13.7k$13.5k3 years agoA200 +$145$14.0k$13.0k5 years agoA200 +$955

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

A200's lower fee leaves about $28,398 more in your pocket over 20 years.

A200 charges 0.04% a yearRARI charges 0.45% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
A200
βˆ’$262
RARI
βˆ’$2,925
You keep$2,663more with A200
10 years
A200
βˆ’$734
RARI
βˆ’$8,118
You keep$7,384more with A200
20 years
A200
βˆ’$2,883
RARI
βˆ’$31,281
You keep$28,398more with A200

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

Do A200 and RARI hold the same companies?

3 of their top 10 holdings are the same. They are reasonably different underneath.

Company% of A200% of RARI
Commonwealth Bank of Australia10.42%10.72%
National Australia Bank Ltd4.85%4.98%
Westpac Banking Corp4.72%5.00%

Based on the top 10 holdings last published by each issuer.

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

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FAQs

Which is better, A200 or RARI?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers A200 wins on 9 measures and RARI on 1. A200 is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.04% vs 0.45%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $28,398. A200 is the larger fund at $11.1bn vs $427m. A200 has the better 1-year return: +2.9% vs βˆ’4.9%.

Which is cheaper, A200 or RARI?

A200 charges 0.04% a year and RARI charges 0.45% a year.

Can I hold both A200 and RARI?

You can, but check how much they overlap. A200 is a Australian shares fund and RARI is a Australian shares fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.