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Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200.AX) Sharpe Ratio: 0.49

ETF · Currency in AUD · Last updated Jul 16, 2026

A200 aims to track the performance of an index comprising 200 of the largest companies by market capitalisation listed on the ASX.

A200.AX's Sharpe Ratio of 0.49 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.49 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 16, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

A200.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank

A200.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18.318
Concerning

A200.AX ranks above 18.3% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

A200.AX Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows A200.AX's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.75 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.75 to 1.92
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.92 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.52+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares A200.AX's Sharpe Ratio with other similar investments across multiple time periods.

Data shows available time periods plus all-time averages, as of Jul 16, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
SUBD.AXVaneck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF6.73
BILL.AXiShares Core Cash ETF4.34
AAA.AXBetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF4.11
ISEC.AXiShares Enhanced Cash ETF3.54
SEMI.AXGlobal X Semiconductor ETF3.30
QPON.AXBetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF3.16
CURE.AXGlobal X S&P Biotech ETF2.62
BNKS.AXBetaShares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF2.59
IKO.AXiShares MSCI South Korea ETF (AU)2.52
FLOT.AXVanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF2.36
A200.AXBetashares Australia 200 ETF0.49

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows A200.AX's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when A200.AX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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