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Compare HQUS 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 Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS) 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
HQUS | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $4,500.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,513.88 | $2,467.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | DFND | |
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Strategy | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. | DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. |
Top 3 holdings | BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (99.92 %) | RTX Corp (7.83 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.60 %) Thales (7.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.88 %) Switzerland (0.37 %) China (0.21 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | DFND | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0 % |
Price | $48.02 | $41.12 |
Size | N/A | $292.572 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $4,500.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,513.88 | $2,467.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | DFND | |
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HQUS | 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 |