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Compare BEAR 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 Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) 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
BEAR | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,676.10 | $2,304.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | DFND | |
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Strategy | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). | 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %) | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (10.58 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.64 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (7.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | Industrials (83.89 %) Information Technology (16.11 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | DFND | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0 % |
Price | $7.55 | $34.09 |
Size | $39.345 million | $135.178 million |
10Y return | -54.93 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.69 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,676.10 | $2,304.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | DFND | |
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BEAR | DFND |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |