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Compare DGSM vs. ILB

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

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 iShares Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

20

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,175.25

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,886.73

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DGSM

ILB

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).

ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 1065.15m in AUM and 9 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.33 %)

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.31 %)

Flex Ltd (0.31 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (19.14 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.84 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (14.80 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (29.31 %)

Information Technology (27.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %)

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.647 %

0.18 %

Key Summary

DGSM

ILB

Issuer

Dimensional

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.18 %

Price

$38.85

$125.51

Size

N/A

$1.065 billion

10Y return

N/A

10.78 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.74 %

1.21 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

20

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,175.25

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,886.73

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DGSM

ILB

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

DGSM

ILB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield