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Compare DFND vs. BNKS

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

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

DFND

BNKS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

93

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,195.53

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,144.00

$3,046.12

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

DFND

BNKS

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 85.02m in AUM and 29 holdings. 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

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %)

BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %)

CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (85.88 %)

Communication Services (33.49 %)

Financials (10.62 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (34.16 %)

Canada (15.63 %)

Japan (8.37 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.57 %


Key Summary

DFND

BNKS

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

$32.00

$9.46

Size

$91.614 million

$95.803 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.35 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

01/08/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFND

BNKS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

93

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,195.53

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,144.00

$3,046.12

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

DFND

BNKS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

DFND

BNKS

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield