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Compare ALFA 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 VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) 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
ALFA | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,064.44 | $2,467.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | DFND | |
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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 308.06m in AUM and 37 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | RTX Corp (7.83 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.60 %) Thales (7.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | DFND | |
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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 | $23.14 | $41.12 |
Size | $25.563 million | $307.787 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,064.44 | $2,467.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | DFND | |
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ALFA | DFND |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |