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Compare FRAR vs. VDIF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Franklin Aus Absolute Return Bnd Fund - Active ETF (FRAR) and the Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FRAR | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.50 | $606.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $306,958.23 | $2,127.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FRAR | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
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. | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. |
Top 3 holdings | Ontario (Province Of) 3.5% (1.60 %) Westpac Banking Corporation, New Zealand Branch 5% (1.21 %) Firstmac Mortgage Funding Trust No. 4 Series 2025-2PP 5.6971% (1.17 %) | Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (23.50 %) Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (19.80 %) Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (9.20 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (51.66 %) United States (24.17 %) Japan (4.01 %) | |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
FRAR | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Franklin | Vanguard |
Tracking index | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $1.035 | $53.19 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.27 % | 3.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/04/2024 | 04/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FRAR | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.50 | $606.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $306,958.23 | $2,127.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FRAR | VDIF | |
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Cons |
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FRAR | VDIF |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |