Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200) Review & Analysis
- −2.4% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors added a net $294m (2.7% of the fund). That ranked #4 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $148.30, 4% below its 12-month high (range $139.26 to $155.06).
- 🏆 Won Top 5 inflows: September in the September ReviewETF Awards.
About A200
A200 is Betashares' Australian shares ETF. It tracks the Solactive Australia 200 Index, which holds the 200 largest companies on the ASX and is designed to behave almost exactly like the better known S&P/ASX 200. It is passive, and its very low fee of 0.04% a year is its defining feature, putting it among the cheapest share funds on the ASX.
Like the market it follows, A200 is concentrated. Commonwealth Bank, BHP and the other big banks dominate, with financials and materials together making up more than half the fund. Distributions are paid quarterly and are typically well franked, which suits investors who value tax effective income. There is no currency risk, but returns are closely tied to the fortunes of the banks and the big miners.
A200 is often used as the Australian core of a long term portfolio. It is very similar to VAS, IOZ and STW, so the choice usually comes down to fees and personal preference. See VAS vs A200, A200 vs IOZ and A200 vs VHY.
A200 distributions and dividend dates
A200 pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 16 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $1.6733 per unit (84% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own A200 before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.3%, with distributions around 75% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare A200 with
| Fee | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| 1 year | +2.9% | +2.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.9% | +6.5% |
| Size | $11.1bn | $26.7bn |
| Fee | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | +2.9% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.9% | +6.8% |
| Size | $11.1bn | $9.7bn |
| Fee | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | +2.9% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.9% | +6.7% |
| Size | $11.1bn | $6.5bn |
| Fee | 0.04% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | +2.9% | +12.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.9% | +10.2% |
| Size | $11.1bn | $8.2bn |
A200 price by TradingView
| Stock Code | A200 |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $11.1bn |
| MER (%) | 0.04% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$294m |
| Last Price | $148.30 |
| 52-Week Range | $139.26 – $155.06 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.02% |
| Listing Date | 08/05/2018 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | Solactive Australia 200 Index |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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