DFND vs DTEC - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DFND and DTEC. DTEC has the lower management fee at 0.5% a year, DFND has the higher 1 year return at -15.1% a year, and DFND offers the higher at 3.69%.

Lower fee

DTEC 0.5% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

DFND -15.1% p.a.

Higher yield

DFND 3.69%

Larger fund

DFND $244m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DFND VanEck Global Defence ETF	DTEC Global X Defence Tech ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$244m	$113m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.65%	0.5%
Dividend yield	3.69%	3.23%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.18%	1.03%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-15.1% net	-17.6% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

DFND VanEck Global Defence ETF

Pays a useful 3.69% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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DTEC Global X Defence Tech ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full DTEC analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DFND vs DTEC?

DFND and DTEC are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DTEC carries the lower management fee (0.5%). Over 1 year, DFND has delivered the higher total return (-15.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DFND vs DTEC?

DTEC has the lower management fee at 0.5% a year, versus DFND 0.65%.

Which has performed higher - DFND vs DTEC?

Over the past 1 year, DFND has delivered the higher total return at -15.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DFND pays the higher at 3.69%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

DFND is the larger fund by assets ($244m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.