Based on the popular 80s card game, each week we select an asset class and use FE fundinfo data to compare two funds based on their three-year performance, assets under management, alpha, volatility, ongoing charges and information ratio to decide which is the Top Trump.
This week, the Franklin Global Convertible Securities fund defeats the BNP Paribas Global Convertible fund 5-1.
BNP Paribas Global Convertible fund
The fund aims to grow the value of its assets by investing in convertible bonds issued by companies globally.
Country breakdown:
- US (72.8%)
- Japan (4.2%)
- China (4%)
- Germany (2.6%)
- Korea (2.5%)
- Italy (1.6%)
- France (1.3%)
- UK (1%)
- New Zealand (0.9%)
- Spain (0.7%)
Franklin Global Convertible Securities fund
The fund pursues an actively managed investment strategy and invests mainly in convertible securities of any quality issued by corporations of any size located in any country.
Country breakdown:
- US (82.3%)
- France (1.9%)
- Italy (1.9%)
- Spain (1.8%)
- Belgium (1.8%)
- China (1.7%)
- Australia (1.7%)
- South Africa (1.6%)
- Others (3%)
- Cash & Cash Equivalents (2.4%)
