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Compare DFND vs. IAF

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

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

ASX

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 IAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DFND

IAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

94

535

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,077.68

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,424.40

$2,566.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

DFND

IAF

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.

IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 2986.08m in AUM and 620 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury,

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.35 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Financials (0.18 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.15 %


Key Summary

DFND

IAF

Issuer

VanEck

iShares

Tracking index

MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.15 %

Price

$33.44

$102.66

Size

$103.319 million

$2.961 billion

10Y return

N/A

-3.70 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.00 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFND

IAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

94

535

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,077.68

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,424.40

$2,566.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

DFND

IAF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

DFND

IAF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield