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Compare DFND vs. HYLD
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 S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (HYLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 271 | 127 |
Median incremental investment | $994.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.40 | $1,495.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | HYLD | |
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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 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. | HYLD.AX was created on 2025-08-01 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 75.17m in AUM and 50 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | RTX Corp (7.88 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.74 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (6.96 %) | National Australia Bank Ltd (10.09 %) BHP Group Ltd (10.07 %) Westpac Banking Corp (9.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) | Australia (98.75 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.82 %) New Zealand (0.43 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
DFND | HYLD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0 % |
Price | $40.95 | $32.84 |
Size | $307.787 million | $74.753 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 1.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 04/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 271 | 127 |
Median incremental investment | $994.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.40 | $1,495.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | HYLD | |
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DFND | HYLD |
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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 distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |