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Compare WVOL vs. DFND

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

iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility 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 WVOL and DFND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

WVOL

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

86

Median incremental investment

$3,504.92

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,901.94

$2,063.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

WVOL

DFND

Strategy

WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 122.59m in AUM and 381 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses.

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

T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %)

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %)

VanEck Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (20.44 %)

Health Care (14.89 %)

Consumer Staples (10.76 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (66.44 %)

Japan (10.77 %)

Canada (4.58 %)

Management fee

0.3 %

0 %


Key Summary

WVOL

DFND

Issuer

iShares

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.3 %

0 %

Price

$43.38

$30.35

Size

$82.093 million

$78.624 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.73 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/10/2016

11/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

WVOL

DFND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

86

Median incremental investment

$3,504.92

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,901.94

$2,063.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

WVOL

DFND

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

WVOL

DFND

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