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FAIR

$17.97-0.44%Ethical / ESG38/100
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BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF · BetaShares

Data as at 29 March 2026

TL;DR

Tracks Australian companies that pass ESG screening, excluding fossil fuel extractors, weapons manufacturers, and other screened industries. The domestic Australian-market equivalent of ETHI.

MER (Annual Fee)
0.49%
#3 lowest in Ethical / ESG
1Y Return
-7.7%
3Y Return (p.a.)
+3.5%
Dividend Yield
3.91%
Trailing 12 months
AUM
$1,156.8M
Assets under management
Avg Daily Turnover
$318K
Avg shares × unit price
Unit Price
$17.97
As at 29 March 2026
Provider
BetaShares
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Strategy

Managed by BetaShares. Applies MSCI's ESG Leaders methodology to the Australian market, overweighting high-ESG-scored companies and excluding those in fossil fuel extraction, weapons, and other screened industries.

Top Holdings

Key Fact

FAIR explicitly excludes Woodside, Santos, and coal producers — companies that collectively make up a significant portion of the standard ASX 200 index. This creates a meaningfully different portfolio to VAS or A200, not a minor variation.

Suited for

Australian investors who want domestic equity exposure while excluding fossil fuel companies and weapons manufacturers from their portfolio.

Risks

Excluding resources companies like Woodside, Santos, and coal producers means underperforming the standard ASX 200 or 300 during periods when energy and resources companies outperform. Sector tilts can be material and persistent over years.

FAIR Comparisons

ETFCheck Score38/100
Fees (40%)27
Fund Size (25%)50
Liquidity (20%)33
Yield (15%)57
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAIR

Does FAIR offer franking credits like standard Australian equity ETFs?+
Yes, FAIR invests in ASX-listed Australian equities that pass its sustainability screens, so distributions can include franking credits where underlying companies pay franked dividends. With a yield of approximately 2.65%, it provides reasonable income for SMSF investors. However, because FAIR excludes major franking-rich sectors like fossil fuel producers and some banks, the overall franking credit ratio may be lower than broad-market ETFs like VAS or A200.
How does FAIR's index methodology differ from simply buying an ASX 200 fund?+
FAIR tracks a Nasdaq-branded Australian sustainability index that applies negative screens to exclude companies involved in fossil fuels, gambling, weapons, and other harmful activities, then selects leaders based on positive ESG metrics. This means FAIR holds significantly fewer stocks than a standard ASX 200 fund, with different sector weightings. At a MER of 0.49%, it costs considerably more than broad Australian ETFs like A200 at 0.04%.
What are the main sector gaps in FAIR compared to the broader ASX market?+
FAIR's strict ESG screening removes major ASX sectors including fossil fuel producers, uranium miners, gambling operators like Tabcorp, and companies with significant environmental controversies. This means reduced exposure to energy and materials sectors that are heavily weighted in the ASX 200. Australian investors should understand this creates meaningful tracking difference versus broad-market benchmarks, particularly during commodity booms when excluded resource stocks outperform significantly.
Who is FAIR best suited for among Australian investors?+
FAIR is designed for Australian investors who want domestic equity exposure aligned with sustainability values, particularly SMSF trustees building ethical portfolios without sacrificing local market access. Its 14.2% one-year return demonstrates competitive performance despite sector exclusions. FAIR pairs well with global ethical ETFs like ETHI or VESG for a complete responsible investing portfolio, though investors should compare it against cheaper broad-market alternatives and assess whether the 0.49% MER is justified.