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Compare HVST 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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST) 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
HVST | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 77 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $986.50 | $994.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,881.50 | $2,510.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HVST | DFND | |
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Strategy | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 293.17m in AUM and 58 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. | DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 308.06m in AUM and 37 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.72 %) BHP GROUP LTD (9.25 %) | RTX Corp (7.88 %) Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (7.74 %) Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento (6.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (50.68 %) Financials (12.82 %) Health Care (6.32 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (96.35 %) United States (2.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.84 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
HVST | DFND | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0 % |
Price | $13.34 | $40.25 |
Size | $283.391 million | $307.787 million |
10Y return | -36.05 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.34 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/11/2014 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HVST | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 77 | 271 |
Median incremental investment | $986.50 | $994.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,881.50 | $2,510.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HVST | DFND | |
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HVST | DFND |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |