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Compare VNGS vs. DFND

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

Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Global Defence ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

VNGS

DFND

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

85

Median incremental investment

$0

$993.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,110.71

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

VNGS

DFND

Strategy

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

DFND.AX was created on 2024-09-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 72.05m in AUM and 29 holdings. DFND.AX gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries.

Top 3 holdings

Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %)

Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %)

Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (39.56 %)

Other (33.62 %)

Information Technology (19.22 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.61 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %)

Japan (4.24 %)

Management fee

1.12 %

0 %


Key Summary

VNGS

DFND

Issuer

Vaughan

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.12 %

0 %

Price

$2.94

$30.59

Size

$27.241 million

$80.384 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

- %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/05/2022

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VNGS

DFND

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

85

Median incremental investment

$0

$993.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,110.71

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

VNGS

DFND

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

VNGS

DFND

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