FRAR vs IAF vs OZBD vs VAF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing FRAR, IAF, OZBD, and VAF. IAF has the lowest management fee at 0.1% a year, IAF has the highest 10 years return at 1.4% a year, and OZBD offers the highest at 4.55%.

Lowest fee

IAF 0.1% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IAF 1.4% p.a.

Highest yield

OZBD 4.55%

Lowest volatility

IAF 4.5% (10y)

Largest fund

VAF $3.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	FRAR Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund - Active ETF	IAF iShares Core Composite Bond ETF	OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF	VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	iShares	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index	Solactive Australian Composite Bond Select Index	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU, Active	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	2012 (14 yrs)	2022 (4 yrs)	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$706m	$3.7bn	$1.4bn	$3.9bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.5%	0.1%	0.19%	0.1%
Dividend yield	—	3.18%	4.55%	3.27%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	35%	25%	30%
Tax drag	0.72%	1.86%	2.06%	1.77%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	-0.5% net	-1.1% net	-0.5% net
3-year return	—	3.5% net	4.1% net	3.5% net
5-year return	—	-0.1% net	—	-0.1% net
10-year return	—	1.4% net	—	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	3.9%	4.7%	3.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	5.4%	—	5.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	4.5%	—	4.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	0.14	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

FRAR Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund - Active ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.45%.

Full FRAR analysis →

IAF iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.46% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 110).

Full IAF analysis →

OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.55% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (200th of 236).

Full OZBD analysis →

VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.46% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 110).

Full VAF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FRAR vs IAF vs OZBD vs VAF?

FRAR, IAF, OZBD, and VAF are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAF carries the lowest management fee (0.1%). Over 10 years, IAF has delivered the highest total return (1.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - FRAR vs IAF vs OZBD vs VAF?

IAF has the lowest management fee at 0.1% a year, versus FRAR 0.5%, OZBD 0.19%, and VAF 0.1%.

Which has performed highest - FRAR vs IAF vs OZBD vs VAF?

Over the past 10 years, IAF has delivered the highest total return at 1.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

OZBD pays the highest at 4.55%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VAF is the largest fund by assets ($3.9bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.