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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. | -0.98%  | -15.85% | +1.73%  | N/A | N/A | -7.07% | -10.20% | -5.81% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -15.85% | +1.73% | N/A | N/A |
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|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €73.78B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €22.08B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €11.44B |
SMGB | VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF | €8.41B |
TDIV | VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF | €8.02B |
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 €163M in assets as of June 18, 2026.
How has DFND performed lately?
Based on data from June 18, 2026, DFND returned -0.98% over the past month, -15.85% over the last three months and -5.81% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFND?
As of June 18, 2026, DFND recorded net flows of -€2.2M over the last month and +€20M year-to-date.
Does DFND distribute dividends?
DFND follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 18, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.09%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DFND?
As of April 30, 2026, DFND has significant geographic allocations in USA, Republic of Korea and France.
In which sector or theme does DFND invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, DFND focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does DFND hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, DFND holds 27 positions in its portfolio, with 59.42% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DFND?
As of April 30, 2026, DFND top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, HANWHA AEROSPACE and THALES.
What is the base currency of DFND?
The base currency of DFND is AUD.
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