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Compare MQWS 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 Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS) 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
MQWS | DFND | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 155 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,047.98 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
MQWS | DFND | |
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Strategy | MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested. | 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.56 %) Microsoft Corp (4.44 %) Amphenol Corp Class A (3.98 %) | RTX Corp (7.99 %) Thales (7.83 %) Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (7.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (43.67 %) Financials (18.67 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.54 %) | Industrials (87.15 %) Information Technology (12.85 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.28 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
MQWS | DFND | |
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Issuer | Macquarie | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.28 % | 0 % |
Price | $9.03 | $35.06 |
Size | N/A | $172.271 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 16.23 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2023 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQWS | DFND | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 155 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,047.98 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQWS | DFND | |
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MQWS | DFND |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |