Performance data is updated to 30 April 2026.

Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Active ETF

MER · #279 of 488 1Y Return · #293 of 415

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.

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Stock Code

FRAR

Fund Manager

Franklin

Asset Class

Fixed Interest

AUM

MER (%)

0.50%

Listing Date

15/04/2024

Performance (% return)

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

World

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Last updated: January 2026