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Compare GGUS vs. DFND

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

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GGUS and DFND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GGUS

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

36

Median incremental investment

$1,024.25

$1,015.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,942.52

$1,518.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

GGUS

DFND

Strategy

GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars.

DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 13.37m in AUM and 29 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

Top 3 holdings

ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (83.88 %)

Communication Services (16.12 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (99.40 %)

Switzerland (0.28 %)

Netherlands (0.13 %)

Management fee

0.8 %

0 %


Key Summary

GGUS

DFND

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.8 %

0 %

Price

$47.46

$23.00

Size

$268.767 million

$17.249 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.85 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2015

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GGUS

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

36

Median incremental investment

$1,024.25

$1,015.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,942.52

$1,518.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

GGUS

DFND

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

GGUS

DFND

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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