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Compare VSO vs. DFND

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

Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies 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 VSO and DFND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VSO

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

38

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,018.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,378.30

$1,690.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VSO

DFND

Strategy

VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap 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

carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %)

Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %)

Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (24.32 %)

Industrials (14.76 %)

Financials (12.31 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.99 %)

China (0.62 %)

United States (0.26 %)

Management fee

0.3 %

0 %


Key Summary

VSO

DFND

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.3 %

0 %

Price

$69.95

$24.86

Size

N/A

$26.212 million

10Y return

53.70 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

5.40 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VSO

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

38

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,018.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,378.30

$1,690.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VSO

DFND

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VSO

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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