What are alternative Australian shares ETFs to A200?

The key alternative Australian shares ETFs to A200 are as follows: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) – the largest ETF for Australian shares and the largest ETF in Australia, by some distance. It invests in the top 300 shares, not 200, resulting in slightly more volatility than the A200 (which has 200).

Should you buy the A200 ETF?

The A200 ETF can be used by investors to get exposure to Australian shares/equities, with a tiny cost per year (0.07%). Basically, buying A200 is like ‘owning the market’ for next to nothing. This is one reason why A200 has proven to be so popular.

Is A200 a risky ETF?

However, compared to bond ETFs, A200 will be riskier (volatile). Compared to sector-specific ETFs or thematic ETFs (e.g. ACDC, CLNE. HACK, etc.) A200 should be slightly less risky over a full market cycle given it’s diversified across sectors and company types.