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Compare DFND vs. VLC
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 Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (VLC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DFND | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 240 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,588.63 | $2,409.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFND | VLC | |
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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 257.19m in AUM and 37 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. | VLC.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To closely track the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index, the Fund will hold all of the securities in the index. |
Top 3 holdings | Thales (7.53 %) RTX Corp (7.27 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (7.03 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
DFND | VLC | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $44.25 | $86.06 |
Size | $280.019 million | $307.973 million |
10Y return | N/A | 65.15 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 5.10 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/09/2024 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFND | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 240 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,588.63 | $2,409.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFND | VLC | |
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DFND | VLC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |