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Compare DFND vs. QSML

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, 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 VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DFND

QSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

278

123

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,241.60

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,423.40

$4,610.44

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DFND

QSML

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.

QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages.

Top 3 holdings

Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.71 %)

RTX Corp (7.70 %)

Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (7.63 %)

Royal Gold Inc (1.94 %)

Woodward Inc (1.71 %)

Fabrinet (1.65 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (84.63 %)

Information Technology (15.37 %)

Industrials (45.05 %)

Other (21.00 %)

Information Technology (20.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (50.14 %)

Korea (11.91 %)

France (9.24 %)

United States (81.37 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %)

Japan (2.95 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.59 %

Key Summary

DFND

QSML

Issuer

VanEck

VanEck

Tracking index

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

MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.59 %

Price

$40.39

$29.18

Size

$311.836 million

$1.517 billion

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.09 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

09/03/2021

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DFND

QSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

278

123

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,241.60

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,423.40

$4,610.44

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DFND

QSML

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

QSML

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