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Compare VAF vs. DFND

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

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

VAF

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

40

Median incremental investment

$1,019.16

$1,018.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,442.81

$1,707.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

DFND

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %


Key Summary

VAF

DFND

Issuer

Vanguard

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

0.1 %

0 %

Price

$45.58

$25.18

Size

$6.732 million

$23.347 million

10Y return

-9.83 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.19 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

40

Median incremental investment

$1,019.16

$1,018.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,442.81

$1,707.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

DFND

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

DFND

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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