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Compare DAVA vs. VDAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA) and the Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF (VDAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DAVA | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 191 |
Median incremental investment | $3,593.50 | $1,125.12 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,543.20 | $2,526.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DAVA | VDAL | |
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Strategy | DAVA.AX was created on 1999-06-10 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of Value Companies listed in Australia. | VDAL.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Westpac Banking Corp (9.35 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (9.14 %) ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (8.70 %) | Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (35.50 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (26.70 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (15.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (64.43 %) Materials (24.53 %) Communication Services (5.56 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (40.42 %) Australia (38.39 %) Japan (3.50 %) |
Management fee | 0.336 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
DAVA | VDAL | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | Vanguard |
Tracking index | 40% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 29.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 18% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 7% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 5.5% MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.336 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $31.85 | $53.87 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.42 % | 1.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 04/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DAVA | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 191 |
Median incremental investment | $3,593.50 | $1,125.12 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,543.20 | $2,526.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DAVA | VDAL | |
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DAVA | VDAL |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |