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Compare DFND vs. AQLT
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 Global Defence ETF (DFND) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 249 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,544.00 | $5,662.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | AQLT | |
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Strategy | DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 287.81m in AUM and 37 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 907.06m in AUM and 40 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | RTX Corp (7.43 %) Thales (7.29 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (6.90 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (6.82 %) WESFARMERS LTD (6.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
DFND | AQLT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $42.40 | $34.01 |
Size | $321.101 million | $921.121 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 249 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,544.00 | $5,662.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | AQLT | |
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DFND | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |