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Compare A300 vs. DFND
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 Global X Australia 300 ETF (A300) 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
A300 | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 263 | 259 |
Median incremental investment | $666.33 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,118.04 | $1,774.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
A300 | DFND | |
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Strategy | The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the FTSE Australia 300 Index (the Index). | 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 | BHP Group Ltd (12.15 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.65 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (4.59 %) | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (10.38 %) RTX Corp (7.81 %) Thales (7.11 %) |
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 | 0.04 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
A300 | DFND | |
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Issuer | Global X | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0 % |
Price | $50.89 | $31.19 |
Size | $22.876 million | $231.720 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 1.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/08/2025 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A300 | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 263 | 259 |
Median incremental investment | $666.33 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,118.04 | $1,774.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
A300 | DFND | |
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A300 | DFND |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |