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Compare DGSM vs. RGB

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

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

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 Russell Investments Australian Government Bond ETF (RGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

RGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

1

Median incremental investment

$2,307.11

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$12,029.34

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

DGSM

RGB

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).

RGB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.33 %)

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.31 %)

Flex Ltd (0.31 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (10.06 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (10.06 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (10.05 %)

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 %

0.24 %

Key Summary

DGSM

RGB

Issuer

Dimensional

Russell

Tracking index

DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.24 %

Price

$38.31

$18.77

Size

N/A

$254.621 million

10Y return

N/A

-11.55 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.74 %

2.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

RGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

1

Median incremental investment

$2,307.11

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$12,029.34

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

DGSM

RGB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

DGSM

RGB

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield