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Compare 29BB vs. DFND

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares 2029 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

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 Betashares 2029 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF (29BB) and the VanEck Global Defence ETF (DFND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

29BB

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

281

Median incremental investment

$16,060.75

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Daily

Monthly

Median total investment

$22,052.47

$2,016.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

29BB

DFND

Strategy

29BB.AX was created on 2025-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of fixed-rate, investment grade, Australian dollar denominated corporate bonds with maturity dates occurring between May 2028 and May 2029, inclusive

DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

Top 3 holdings

BANCO SANTANDER SA 5.796% JAN-29 (3.83 %)

NSW ELECTRICITY NETWORKS 2.732% APR-29 (3.50 %)

OPTUS FINANCE PTY LTD 2.6% NOV-28 (3.00 %)

Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.07 %)

RTX Corp (7.61 %)

Thales (7.16 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (84.63 %)

Information Technology (15.37 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (50.14 %)

Korea (11.91 %)

France (9.24 %)

Management fee

0 %

0 %

Key Summary

29BB

DFND

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0 %

Price

$24.52

$34.63

Size

N/A

$288.856 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.15 %

0.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

01/05/2025

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

29BB

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

281

Median incremental investment

$16,060.75

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Daily

Monthly

Median total investment

$22,052.47

$2,016.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

29BB

DFND

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

29BB

DFND

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield