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Compare DFND vs. SMLL
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 Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 276 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $994.25 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,501.68 | $2,118.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | SMLL | |
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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. | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 345.08m in AUM and 66 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.71 %) RTX Corp (7.70 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (7.63 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.76 %) GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.26 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) | Australia (96.92 %) China (3.08 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
DFND | SMLL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $40.39 | $4.33 |
Size | $311.836 million | $324.134 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 276 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $994.25 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,501.68 | $2,118.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | SMLL | |
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DFND | SMLL |
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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 price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |