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Compare DFND vs. VDIF

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

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are DFND and VDIF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DFND

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

86

15

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$953.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,063.80

$1,131.14

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

DFND

VDIF

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 72.05m in AUM and 29 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.32 %


Key Summary

DFND

VDIF

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.32 %

Price

$30.35

$49.18

Size

$78.624 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

- %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

04/03/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFND

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

86

15

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$953.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,063.80

$1,131.14

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

DFND

VDIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

DFND

VDIF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield