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Compare DFND vs. VGB

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VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

DFND

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

36

97

Median incremental investment

$1,015.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,518.00

$1,958.04

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

DFND

VGB

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 13.37m in AUM and 29 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

DFND

VGB

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.2 %

Price

$23.14

$46.58

Size

$17.249 million

$4.588 million

10Y return

N/A

-4.14 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

1.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/09/2024

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFND

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

36

97

Median incremental investment

$1,015.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,518.00

$1,958.04

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

DFND

VGB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

DFND

VGB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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