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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 Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 149 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,121.44 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $12,160.05 | $2,019.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | DGSM.AX was created on 2000-08-21 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia). | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.33 %) Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.31 %) Flex Ltd (0.31 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.94 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (99.46 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Dimensional | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $38.51 | $37.28 |
Size | N/A | $1.526 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 224.46 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 149 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,121.44 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $12,160.05 | $2,019.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | QAU | |
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DGSM | QAU |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |