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Compare ALFA vs. DFND

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

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are ALFA and DFND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

86

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,063.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

DFND

Strategy

ALFA.AX was created on 2025-01-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index (Benchmark) over the medium to long term after fees and other costs. There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved.

DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 72.05m in AUM and 29 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %


Key Summary

ALFA

DFND

Issuer

VanEck

VanEck

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %

Price

$19.26

$30.99

Size

$9.102 million

$78.624 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

- %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

86

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,063.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

DFND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

DFND

Higher management fee

Lower management fee