Betashares Australia 200 ETF vs Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF
Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
A200 and VLC are both Australian Broad Market ETFs. A200 tracks the Solactive Australia 200 Index and VLC tracks the MSCI Australia Large Cap Index. A200 has the lower management fee (0.04% vs 0.2% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 56% estimated (top 15 holdings).
Betashares Australia 200 ETF
BetaShares
Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
A200 and VLC suit different goals rather than one being "better" than the other. The clearest differences:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
A200 has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
A200 is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
A200 spreads exposure across more holdings (A200 201, VLC 15); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
A200 distributes approximately 3.3% and VLC approximately 3.6%; VLC carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: top 15 holdings.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
A200 top holdings
VLC top holdings
Based on each fund's most recently published sector and geographic weightings; figures are approximate. Full breakdowns are shown below.
A200 sectors
VLC sectors
A200 geography
VLC geography
A200 and VLC can each make sense depending on your objectives, horizon and existing portfolio. The key differences are near the top of this page, and the full side-by-side data is below.
A200 and VLC have approximately 56% estimated holdings overlap (top 15 holdings). This is considered moderate overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists.
A200 has the lower management fee. A200 charges 0.04% per year ($4 per year on a $10,000 investment) and VLC charges 0.2% per year ($20 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $16 per year per $10,000 invested.
A200 (Betashares Australia 200 ETF) manages approximately $9.5B and VLC (Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF) manages approximately $309.1M. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 56% estimated holdings overlap the two funds share a moderate proportion of holdings, so there is some duplicated exposure. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. A200 charges 0.04% and VLC charges 0.2%, so A200 has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 56% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only. This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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