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Compare DTEC vs. VAF
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 Global X Defence Tech ETF (DTEC) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DTEC | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 159 | 419 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,833.00 | $1,989.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DTEC | VAF | |
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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. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.89m in AUM and 827 holdings. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Lockheed Martin Corp (9.28 %) RTX Corp (7.77 %) General Dynamics Corp (7.07 %) | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) |
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 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
DTEC | VAF | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Global X Defense Tech Index - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.51 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $19.63 | $45.40 |
Size | $139.112 million | $6.831 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.87 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/10/2024 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DTEC | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 159 | 419 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,833.00 | $1,989.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DTEC | VAF | |
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DTEC | VAF |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |