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Compare DFND vs. BNKS
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 Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (BNKS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 284 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,100.00 | $1,705.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | BNKS | |
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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. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. | BNKS.AX was created on 2016-07-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. BNKS.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global banks (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.31 %) RTX Corp (7.78 %) Thales (6.96 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | Other (85.83 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (10.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) | United States (27.88 %) Canada (15.12 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.54 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
DFND | BNKS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $35.95 | $13.12 |
Size | $274.137 million | $184.765 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 2.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 01/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 284 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,100.00 | $1,705.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | BNKS | |
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DFND | BNKS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |