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Compare KSM vs. DFND

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

K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

KSM

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

222

Median incremental investment

$1,004.26

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$983.92

$2,290.55

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

KSM

DFND

Strategy

KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles

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

K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF (100 %)

Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.81 %)

RTX Corp (8.77 %)

Thales (7.67 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (84.63 %)

Information Technology (15.37 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

1.31 %

0 %

Key Summary

KSM

DFND

Issuer

K2

VanEck

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.31 %

0 %

Price

$2.45

$37.22

Size

$11.585 million

$269.187 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

0.42 %

0.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

15/12/2015

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

KSM

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

222

Median incremental investment

$1,004.26

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$983.92

$2,290.55

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

KSM

DFND

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

KSM

DFND

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield