DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DFND.AS (iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF) and DFNG.L (VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP) are both exchange-traded funds - DFND.AS is a Industrials Equities fund tracking the S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index NR, while DFNG.L is a Aerospace & Defense fund tracking the MarketVector Global Defense Industry index. Both are passively managed. At a 0.31 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. DFND.AS charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.55%/yr for DFNG.L.

Performance

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF (DFND.AS) and VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP (DFNG.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

DFND.AS is traded in USD, while DFNG.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the DFNG.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

DFND.AS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

DFNG.L

• 1D: -1.77%
• 1M: -4.81%
• YTD: 2.86%
• 6M: 8.49%
• 1Y: 15.75%
• 3Y*: 42.95%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
DFND.AS iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF	0.00%	0.00%	16.29%
DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP	2.86%	68.35%	27.54%

Correlation

The correlation between DFND.AS and DFNG.L is 0.31, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 19, 2024	0.31

Return for Risk

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DFNG.L

DFNG.L Risk / Return Rank: 20
DFNG.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 19
DFNG.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
DFNG.L Omega Ratio Rank: 20
DFNG.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
DFNG.L Martin Ratio Rank: 19

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF (DFND.AS) and VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP (DFNG.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DFND.AS	DFNG.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.63	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	2.04	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DFND.AS	DFNG.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-18.77%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-18.77%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.77%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-15.77%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-3.36%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.42%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DFND.AS	DFNG.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.95%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	19.65%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	24.84%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	21.31%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	21.31%	—

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

DFND.AS has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than DFNG.L's 0.55% expense ratio.

Dividends

DFND.AS vs. DFNG.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither DFND.AS nor DFNG.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DFND.AS and DFNG.L in my portfolio?

DFND.AS and DFNG.L have a correlation of 0.31, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, DFND.AS or DFNG.L?

On fees, DFND.AS is cheaper at 0.35% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DFND.AS or DFNG.L?

DFND.AS is cheaper with a 0.35% expense ratio, compared with 0.55% for DFNG.L.

What is the main difference between DFND.AS and DFNG.L?

DFND.AS is categorized as Industrials Equities, while DFNG.L is Aerospace & Defense. DFND.AS tracks S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index NR, while DFNG.L tracks MarketVector Global Defense Industry index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and VanEck. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for DFND.AS and 0.55% for DFNG.L.