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Compare VETH 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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) 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
VETH | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 952 | 222 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,643.65 | $2,290.55 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | DFND | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice 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 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.81 %) RTX Corp (8.77 %) Thales (7.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.46 %) New Zealand (1.54 %) | |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VETH | DFND | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0 % |
Price | $70.56 | $37.22 |
Size | N/A | $269.187 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.21 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | DFND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 952 | 222 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,643.65 | $2,290.55 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | DFND | |
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VETH | DFND |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |