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DFND ETF · VanEck Global Defence ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.44%  | -10.14% | +31.46% | N/A | N/A | +2.36% | +2.36% | +7.36% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -10.14% | +31.46%  | N/A | N/A |
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Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €44.13B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €25.76B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.2B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €8.22B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.75B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about DFND
What does VanEck Global Defence ETF, DFND, invest in?
DFND is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does DFND replicate?
DFND tracks the MarketVector Global Defence Industry Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DFND?
DFND carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.65%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DFND launched?
DFND was introduced to the market on September 10, 2024. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of DFND?
VanEck Global Defence ETF, DFND, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DFND?
DFND oversees €187M in assets as of April 14, 2026.
How has DFND performed lately?
Based on data from April 14, 2026, DFND returned -3.44% over the past month, -10.14% over the last three months and 7.36% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFND?
As of April 14, 2026, DFND recorded net flows of +€3.6M over the last month and +€23M year-to-date.
Does DFND distribute dividends?
DFND follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 14, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.08%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DFND?
As of February 28, 2026, DFND has significant geographic allocations in USA, Republic of Korea and France.
In which sector or theme does DFND invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, DFND focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does DFND hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, DFND holds 28 positions in its portfolio, with 64.37% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DFND?
As of February 28, 2026, DFND top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, THALES and LEONARDO SPA.
What is the base currency of DFND?
The base currency of DFND is AUD.
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