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Compare DGSM vs. 1GOV
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 Global Small Company - Active ETF (DGSM) and the VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $512.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,203.20 | $741.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | 1GOV | |
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Strategy | DGSM.AX was created on 2000-08-21 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia). | 1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.45 %) Lumentum Holdings Inc (0.43 %) United Therapeutics Corp (0.28 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.22 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.82 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.44 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | 1GOV | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $38.77 | $51.16 |
Size | N/A | $27.917 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 1.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 27/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $512.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,203.20 | $741.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | 1GOV | |
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DGSM | 1GOV |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |