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Compare DGSM vs. HQLT
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 Betashares Global Quality Leaders Currency Hedged ETF (HQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,040.79 | $1,047.47 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,327.28 | $6,125.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | HQLT | |
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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). | HQLT.AX was created on 2020-06-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index AUD Hedged (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.38 %) Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.30 %) | NZD - NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR (0 %) APPLIED MATERIALS INC (2.57 %) LAM RESEARCH CORP (2.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Other (32.16 %) Information Technology (27.22 %) Industrials (11.08 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | United States (68.86 %) Japan (11.81 %) Switzerland (4.49 %) |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.38 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | HQLT | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | BetaShares |
Tracking index | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.38 % |
Price | $35.55 | $32.24 |
Size | N/A | $131.590 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 09/06/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,040.79 | $1,047.47 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,327.28 | $6,125.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | HQLT | |
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DGSM | HQLT |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |