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Compare IAF vs. DFND

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

Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

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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 IAF and DFND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

36

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$1,015.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$1,521.30

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

DFND

Strategy

IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury,

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

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %


Key Summary

IAF

DFND

Issuer

iShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %

Price

$102.20

$23.05

Size

$2.649 billion

$17.249 million

10Y return

-3.96 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.89 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

36

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$1,015.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$1,521.30

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

DFND

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

DFND

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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