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Compare DFND vs. VBND

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VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

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Buy

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

Community Stats

DFND

VBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

121

Median incremental investment

$1,015.00

$1,027.97

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,550.38

$2,449.34

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

DFND

VBND

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.

VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %)

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

DFND

VBND

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.2 %

Price

$23.14

$42.23

Size

$20.813 million

$4.291 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

3.65 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

12/10/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFND

VBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

121

Median incremental investment

$1,015.00

$1,027.97

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,550.38

$2,449.34

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

DFND

VBND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

DFND

VBND

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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