VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP (DFNG.L)
DFNG.L is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the MarketVector Global Defense Industry index. DFNG.L launched on Mar 31, 2023 and has a 0.55% expense ratio.
ETF Info
IE000YYE6WK5
Mar 31, 2023
1x
MarketVector Global Defense Industry index
Ireland
Accumulating
Mid-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
DFNG.L has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP (DFNG.L) returned 36.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 60.42% over the past 12 months.
DFNG.L
36.92%
10.41%
36.49%
60.42%
N/A
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.00%
12.45%
0.40%
11.91%
15.05%
15.04%
10.82%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFNG.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.70% | 1.96% | 8.79% | 9.09% | 7.05% | 36.92% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.35% | 13.94% | 5.19% | -1.37% | 2.62% | -0.48% | 2.36% | 3.55% | -0.83% | 9.69% | 3.84% | -1.18% | 46.20% |
| 2023 | 0.29% | 3.96% | 7.03% | 4.11% | -0.87% | 0.80% | 1.08% | 4.35% | 0.37% | 22.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 97, DFNG.L is among the top 3% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP (DFNG.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP was 10.74%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. Recovery took 5 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.74% | Mar 19, 2025 | 14 | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 | Apr 14, 2025 | 19 |
| -9.85% | Nov 14, 2024 | 26 | Dec 19, 2024 | 20 | Jan 21, 2025 | 46 |
| -7.13% | Apr 18, 2023 | 12 | May 4, 2023 | 11 | May 22, 2023 | 23 |
| -6.43% | Jan 23, 2025 | 5 | Jan 29, 2025 | 14 | Feb 18, 2025 | 19 |
| -5.72% | Aug 7, 2023 | 10 | Aug 18, 2023 | 35 | Oct 9, 2023 | 45 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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