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25I came across an Etf. The $DFEN (+2,21 %)
Do you think this makes sense for portfolio diversification, so far I have only heard of defense stocks or similar. $ONDS (+1,19 %)
I mean the return is technically top.
Do you think the train has already started?
And how do you think the ETF would react if, for example, the AI bubble bursts?
Thanks for all answers
Hi everyone! I’ve been building my portfolio and would love to get some honest opinions on my current allocation and diversification.
My strategy involves a mix of individual stocks and specialized ETFs. To get a better view of my actual risk, I’ve "looked through" my ETFs to see my true underlying exposure.
My Top 10 Holdings (by % weight):
Oracle $ORCL (-0,53 %) – (Mix of direct stock + IT ETF)
Engie $ENGI (+0,51 %) – (Direct stock)
Amazon $AMZN (+0,18 %) – (Direct stock + S&P 500)
NVIDIA $NVDA (+0,45 %) – (Spread across Semiconductor, $IUIT (-0,08 %) , and S&P 500 $VUSA (-0,21 %) ETFs)
Aegon $AGN (+2,2 %) – (Direct stock)
Apple 7. Microsoft 8. Broadcom 9. ASML 10. AMD (because of the etfs)
The Strategy:
I have a significant tilt towards Semiconductors $SMH (-0,98 %) and IT, but I try to balance the volatility with a Defense ETF $DFEN (+2,21 %) , a European Banks ETF $EXX1 (+0,54 %) , and some plays like Engie and Aegon.
I’d love your thoughts on:
Concentration: My top 3 holdings (Oracle, Engie, Amazon) represent a large chunk of the total. Is this too top-heavy, or do you like the conviction?
ETF Overlap: I’ve noticed that companies like NVIDIA and Broadcom appear in three different ETFs I own. Does this "hidden" concentration bother you, or is it just part of betting on winners?
Diversification: I’m currently light on Healthcare and Emerging Markets. Would you stick to this high-conviction tech/defense play or start branching out?
Looking forward to hearing your perspectives! 📈
#investing #portfolio #stocks #etf #tech #defense #getquin #diversification
Hello everyone,
I have been following this forum for some time now and have decided to present my experiments and current strategies.
On the one hand, because I want to avoid losing track of things, and on the other hand, to prepare my thoughts for myself and also to get other perspectives and opinions.
Briefly about myself
I am 22 years old and graduated last year with a Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Technology.
I am currently working in a medium-sized company in the energy industry in Germany.
I have been rather frugal with money since I was a child. As I got older, my interest in increasing money wisely grew.
I was also lucky that my uncle opened a junior custody account for me when I was born. As a result, at the age of 18 I already had a small starting portfolio worth around 3,000 euros.
At the beginning, I focused intensively on precious metals and also invested in them. I don't plan to touch these holdings in the long term. If I don't need them, I see them more as a legacy for the next generation. I will buy more from time to time.
Basic start
As a first step, and I am aware that this will be assessed differently, I have taken out a unit-linked pension plan with the savings bank, which I save 150 euros per month.
I also took out a building society savings plan, as I basically want to buy my own home in the long term. I am currently renting.
The building society saver is also 150 euros per month per month.
At the same time, I have been working with neobrokers, from which my current portfolio has gradually developed.
Yes, there are still quite a few stocks in it at the moment. I will probably clean that up in the long term.
1st approach, accumulating ETFs
My first approach was to invest in classic accumulating ETFs.
Smaller side bets were added later.
I also bought my first individual shares to gain experience. Among other things, I had success with $RHM (+2,4 %) . At the same time, I learned how quickly losses can occur if you are not sufficiently diversified, for example with $ABR (+1,56 %) ,$1SXP (+0,99 %) and other stocks.
This ultimately led me to my second approach.
2nd approach, dividend strategy
As I already have a pension plan through LBS and don't want to be the richest man in the cemetery, I focused more on a dividend strategy.
The first attempt consisted of the following combination
The idea came from a business magazine and was aimed at making monthly distributions as even as possible. I also added $QYLE (-1,17 %) to gain initial experience with option strategies.
However, as this combination is only diversified to a limited extent and I deliberately wanted to move away from the USA, I adapted my strategy further.
Current strategy
Fixed savings rates
Dividend strategy with 115.24 euros per month
Side bets with 81 euros per month
Trading 212 experiment with 100 euros per month
Here I am pursuing the goal of bundling individual shares in a common pot, partially saving them and automatically reinvesting distributions in order to benefit from the compound interest effect in the long term.
I welcome tips and constructive criticism so that I can continue to improve my strategy.
Best regards
Mister Kimo
DFEN, the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF, offers investors a powerful way to tap into the global defense industry’s growth, backed by strong fundamentals and rising geopolitical demand.
The VanEck Defense ETF (ticker: DFEN) tracks the MarketVector Global Defense Industry Index, giving investors diversified exposure to leading defense and aerospace companies worldwide. With holdings such as Palantir Technologies, RTX Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A., and Hanwha Aerospace, DFEN captures both established giants and innovative disruptors driving the sector forward.
Over the past year, DFEN has delivered an impressive +41.7% return, significantly outperforming many broad market benchmarks. This surge reflects the reality of increased global defense spending, particularly in Europe and Asia, as nations strengthen military capabilities amid heightened geopolitical tensions. For investors, this translates into a sector with resilient demand, government-backed contracts, and long-term growth potential.
Key bullish points:
For potential investors, DFEN represents not just a tactical play but a strategic allocation to a sector poised for sustained growth. Defense spending is no longer cyclical—it’s structural, driven by global security needs. By investing in DFEN, you gain access to a diversified, liquid, and high-performing ETF that aligns with today’s geopolitical and economic realities.
Thinking to (partially) sell my $DFEN (+2,21 %) position. What do you think? Peace or ceasefire deal will have an significant impact on $DFEN (+2,21 %) or $EUDF (+1,57 %) in the short-, mid-, and/or long term?
Thank you for your input, feedback is the only way to develop further. The result is an adjustment to my future portfolio structure, including savings plans.
Core: (68,31 %)
Satellite: (31,69 %)
I have recently started using a broad core-satellite strategy with ETFs, individual stocks, themes and crypto.
My portfolio is currently still being restructured. I want to have completed this by the end of Q4 2025.
#getquin #getquincommunity #depotupdate #coresatellite #savings plan #etf #etfinvesting #stockportfolio #crypto #restructuring #investment strategy
Hi all
here's some info on my strategy, it's core-satellite method
ETF's is the biggest part with
Core:
$VUSA (-0,21 %) & $VEUR (-0,62 %)
Satellite:
$ASWC (+1,96 %) & $DFEN (+2,21 %) as Defense investing, due to EU pulling 5% of GDP with 2030 target
$IGLN (-1,42 %) for the gold exposure, minimizing downtrend when markets drop
$JEGP (-0,39 %) to make use of market volatility as source of income
$TDIV (-0,15 %) past performance is great, dividends of 3-4% always nice income
Individual stocks: mostly dividend stocks as we can deduct €240-region of dividend income of those indidual stocks, sadly not of ETF's.
$$KBC (+1,21 %) is marked as pension plan. I do work for KBC and once a yearn i can buy stocks and deduct some of it from my taxes, also buying on cheaper prices.
$UNP (-0,16 %) will be a good long-term hold as america is still the biggest, and with trump it should have some long-term growth in it.
$ARCAD (-1,61 %) is a value play, aiming to sell around €58, but in meantime, giving dividend to deduct taxes.
$JNJ: (+0,15 %) always good to have this one, great long-term hold and steady source of dividends
$ASML (-1,44 %) : love this stock, it's a monopoly and is growing strongly, keeping this as long as i like the progress
Hello everyone,
I have been looking more closely at allocating to thematic sector ETFs for some time now - particularly with regard to long-term geopolitical trends, government spending cycles and strategic diversification.
The VanEck Defense UCITS ETF ($DFEN (+2,21 %)
) is now available with over 5 bn € AUM one of the largest and fastest growing defense ETFs in Europe.
I personally find the construct - physical replication, ESG screening (no exposure to controversial weapons), broad geographical diversification (USA, EU, Israel, South Korea) - quite interesting. TER of 0.55% is reasonable.
💡 My view - Pro:
⚖️ But there are also cons:
📊 Question for you:
➡️ How do you rate the defense sector in general - as a strategic component of a diversified long-term portfolio?
➡️ Do you think $DFEN is a sensible vehicle - or too niche / cyclical?
I'm looking forward to hearing your views - especially from those who deal with sector ETFs, geopolitical trends or ethical issues themselves.
Thank you 🙌
as EU is going to push 5% coming years, i'll be adding to my new buy
targetting 5% of total portfolio size
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