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Compare DFND vs. IESG
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 iShares Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 281 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,525.09 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.66 | $6,648.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | IESG | |
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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. | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 469.47m in AUM and 82 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers |
Top 3 holdings | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.07 %) RTX Corp (7.61 %) Thales (7.16 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (14.17 %) MACQUARIE GROUP LTD DEF (8.38 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | Financials (29.77 %) Materials (18.88 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) | Australia (99.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.60 %) United States (0.21 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 1 % |
Key Summary
DFND | IESG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 1 % |
Price | $34.17 | $30.32 |
Size | $288.856 million | $466.823 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 2.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 03/06/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 281 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,525.09 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.66 | $6,648.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | IESG | |
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DFND | IESG |
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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 |