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Compare DGSM vs. DFND
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 Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (DGSM) and the VanEck Global Defence ETF (DFND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18 | 280 |
Median incremental investment | $2,026.10 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,292.42 | $2,425.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | DFND | |
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Strategy | DGSM.AX was created on 2000-08-21 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia). | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.38 %) Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.30 %) | RTX Corp (7.84 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.71 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (7.62 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | DFND | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0 % |
Price | $35.43 | $41.16 |
Size | N/A | $311.836 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18 | 280 |
Median incremental investment | $2,026.10 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,292.42 | $2,425.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | DFND | |
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DGSM | DFND |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |