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Compare DTEC vs. VAF

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

Global X Defence Tech ETF

ASX

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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 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

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

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

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

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

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

DTEC

VAF

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