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Compare KDEF vs. IVV
Compare shares and ETFs on the US stock markets that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the US stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the US stock exchanges are the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
KDEF | IVV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 822 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $625.06 | $852.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
KDEF | IVV | |
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Strategy | KDEF was created on 2025-02-05 by PLUS. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials equity. The ETF currently has 204.26m in AUM and 21 holdings. KDEF is passively managed to track an index which provides concentrated exposure to Koreas leading defense companies. The fund uses an AI program to identify, score and select companies for industry relevance. The objective of the fund is to provide long-term growth. | IVV was created on 2000-05-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 817658.27m in AUM and 503 holdings. IVV tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee. |
Top 3 holdings | Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (17.99 %) Hyundai Rotem Co (17.15 %) LIG Defense&Aerospace Co Ltd (5.44 %) | NVIDIA CORP (8.38 %) APPLE INC (6.76 %) MICROSOFT CORP (4.82 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
KDEF | IVV | |
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Issuer | PLUS | iShares |
Tracking index | Korea Defense Industry Index - Benchmark TR Net | S&P 500 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $55.57 USD | $741.96 USD |
Size | $204.262 million | $817.658 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 261.04 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.70 % | 1.43 % |
Market | US | US |
First listed date | N/A | N/A |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
KDEF | IVV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 822 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $625.06 | $852.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
KDEF | IVV | |
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KDEF | IVV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |