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Compare FRAR vs. VACF

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Franklin Aust Abs Return Bond Fund (Managed Fund)

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are FRAR and VACF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

FRAR

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

8

Median incremental investment

$54,993.50

$2,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$177,167.00

$3,223.75

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

FRAR

VACF

Strategy

FRAR.AX was created on 2024-04-15 by Franklin. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with access to an actively managed portfolio of fixed income strategies with an aim to deliver returns in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index, after fees and expenses (but before taxes), over the short to medium term.

VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Franklin Aust Abs Return Bond Fund (Managed Fund) (100 %)

Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %)

CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %)

CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.5 %

0.29 %


Key Summary

FRAR

VACF

Issuer

Franklin

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.5 %

0.29 %

Price

$1.00

$51.58

Size

N/A

$1.528 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

0.27 %

2.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/04/2024

25/05/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

FRAR

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

8

Median incremental investment

$54,993.50

$2,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$177,167.00

$3,223.75

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

FRAR

VACF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

FRAR

VACF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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