DTEC vs ARMR - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DTEC and ARMR. DTEC has the lower management fee at 0.5% a year, ARMR has the higher 1 year return at -12.4% a year, and DTEC offers the higher at 3.23%.

Lower fee

DTEC 0.5% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

ARMR -12.4% p.a.

Higher yield

DTEC 3.23%

Larger fund

ARMR $220m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DTEC Global X Defence Tech ETF	ARMR BetaShares Global Defence ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Solactive Global Defence Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Tech	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$113m	$220m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.5%	0.55%
Dividend yield	3.23%	2.24%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	25%
Tax drag	1.03%	1.32%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-17.6% net	-12.4% 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

DTEC Global X Defence Tech ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

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ARMR BetaShares Global Defence ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DTEC vs ARMR?

DTEC and ARMR are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DTEC carries the lower management fee (0.5%). Over 1 year, ARMR has delivered the higher total return (-12.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DTEC vs ARMR?

DTEC has the lower management fee at 0.5% a year, versus ARMR 0.55%.

Which has performed higher - DTEC vs ARMR?

Over the past 1 year, ARMR has delivered the higher total return at -12.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DTEC pays the higher at 3.23%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ARMR is the larger fund by assets ($220m). 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.