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Compare STW 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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW) 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
STW | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 411 | 265 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,021.44 | $1,805.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
STW | DFND | |
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Strategy | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 6539.9m in AUM and 204 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. | 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 | BHP Group Ltd (10.74 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.56 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.60 %) | RTX Corp (9.18 %) Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.55 %) Thales (6.88 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (54.95 %) Materials (16.65 %) Health Care (10.33 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.26 %) United States (3.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.54 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
STW | DFND | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | State Street | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 200 | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0 % |
Price | $78.78 | $32.47 |
Size | $6.577 billion | $243.228 million |
10Y return | 52.97 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.43 % | 1.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/08/2001 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
STW | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 411 | 265 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,021.44 | $1,805.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
STW | DFND | |
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STW | 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 price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |