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Compare FRAR vs. VBND
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 VBND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FRAR | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $54,993.50 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $179,824.51 | $2,405.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FRAR | VBND | |
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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. | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Franklin Aust Abs Return Bond Fund (Managed Fund) (100 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
FRAR | VBND | |
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Issuer | Franklin | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $1.015 | $41.84 |
Size | N/A | $4.373 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 0.30 % | 3.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/04/2024 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FRAR | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $54,993.50 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $179,824.51 | $2,405.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FRAR | VBND | |
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FRAR | VBND |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |