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Compare DTEC vs. DIFF

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

Global X Defence Tech ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Global X Defence Tech ETF (DTEC) and the Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DTEC

DIFF

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

181

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,330.56

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

DTEC

DIFF

Strategy

DTEC.AX was created on 2024-10-07 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X Defense Tech Index.

DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets.

Top 3 holdings

Lockheed Martin Corp (8.99 %)

RTX Corp (7.95 %)

General Dynamics Corp (6.89 %)

United Overseas Bank Limited (Sydney Branch) 5.02% (2.47 %)

Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.84 %)

QIC Finance (Town Centre Fund) Pty Ltd. 5.8% (1.82 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (84.07 %)

Information Technology (15.93 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (59.63 %)

Germany (8.21 %)

Korea (6.97 %)

Management fee

0.51 %

0 %

Key Summary

DTEC

DIFF

Issuer

Global X

Perpetual

Tracking index

Global X Defense Tech Index - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.51 %

0 %

Price

$18.62

$10.09

Size

$142.320 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.09 %

2.00 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/10/2024

06/08/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DTEC

DIFF

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

181

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,330.56

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

DTEC

DIFF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

DTEC

DIFF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield