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Compare VTS 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 Morningstar Us Total Mkt Shares Index ETF (VTS) 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
VTS | DFND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,432 | 264 |
Median incremental investment | $1,295.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,444.00 | $2,126.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | DFND | |
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Strategy | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. | 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 | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (9.84 %) RTX Corp (8.89 %) Thales (7.11 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Industrials (84.63 %) Information Technology (15.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.42 %) Switzerland (0.22 %) Canada (0.10 %) | United States (50.14 %) Korea (11.91 %) France (9.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VTS | DFND | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Morningstar US Total Market TR USD | MarketVector Global Defence Industry (AUD) Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0 % |
Price | $541.06 | $37.33 |
Size | $692.294 billion | $277.574 million |
10Y return | 270.41 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | 1.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 11/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | DFND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,432 | 264 |
Median incremental investment | $1,295.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,444.00 | $2,126.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | DFND | |
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VTS | DFND |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |