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Compare MQYM 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 Global Yield Maximiser Active ETF (MQYM) 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
MQYM | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 262 |
Median incremental investment | $6,972.06 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,109.55 | $1,824.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MQYM | DFND | |
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Strategy | MQYM.AX was created on 2025-02-14 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over the medium term (before fees) by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, which are generally expected to be higher yielding than traditional fixed income investments. | DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 259.9m in AUM and 46 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. |
Top 3 holdings | Verizon Communications Inc Cedear (1.39 %) | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (10.76 %) RTX Corp (9.09 %) Thales (6.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (53.96 %) Australia (32.27 %) Germany (8.92 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
MQYM | 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 | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Price | $49.27 | $31.73 |
Size | N/A | $244.460 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.22 % | 1.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/02/2025 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQYM | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 262 |
Median incremental investment | $6,972.06 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,109.55 | $1,824.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQYM | DFND | |
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MQYM | DFND |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |