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Compare DFGH vs. VAS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust Aud Hedged - Active ETF

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are DFGH and VAS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DFGH

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

5

18,295

Median incremental investment

$14,027.90

$1,003.47

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$15,678.93

$2,952.04

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

DFGH

VAS

Strategy

DFGH.AX was created on 2008-12-09 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Top 3 holdings

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust Aud Hedged - Active ETF (100 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.361 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

DFGH

VAS

Issuer

Dimensional

Vanguard

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.361 %

0.07 %

Price

$36.24

$104.73

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

52.87 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

0.00 %

5.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/11/2023

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DFGH

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

5

18,295

Median incremental investment

$14,027.90

$1,003.47

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$15,678.93

$2,952.04

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

DFGH

VAS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

DFGH

VAS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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