BetaShares Australia 200 (A200)

BetaShares Australia 200 (A200) is a broad index exchange-traded fund managed by BetaShares. It provides low-cost entry to the Australian stock market.

The fund tracks Solactive Australia 200 Index GTR, which follows the 200 largest companies listed in the Australian Securities Exchange.

With a 0.07% expense ratio, this is one of the most cost-effective Australian shares ETFs. A200 traders gain exposure to various sectors, including finance, raw materials, healthcare, and real estate.

A200 is classified as a low-risk ETF compared to its counterparts. Here are some reasons why the price of A200 may fluctuate:

• A200 experiences increased price volatility before and after the ex-dividend date, the first business day after stock dividend is paid to investors. There is usually increased demand to buy from dividend traders before the ex-dividend date and a sell-off afterwards.


• The earnings reports of the top 200 companies can cause major price upticks or declines.


• A200 relies on the economic performance of Australia and its trading partners, China, the US, and Japan. Geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions affect the price of A200.