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Compare DGSM vs. RMBS

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

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Australian Rmbs ETF

ASX

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 VanEck Australian Rmbs ETF (RMBS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

RMBS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

2

Median incremental investment

$2,307.11

$715.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$11,693.36

$1,352.70

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DGSM

RMBS

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).

RMBS.AX was created on 2025-04-22 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Fund does not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis.

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.37 %)

Flex Ltd (0.31 %)

Tapestry Inc (0.30 %)

Idol 2023-1 Trust (4.25 %)

Firstmac Mortgage Funding Trust No.4 Series 2024-1 (3.90 %)

Firstmac Mortgage Funding Trust No. 4 Series Eagle No. 5 (3.19 %)

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 %

Key Summary

DGSM

RMBS

Issuer

Dimensional

VanEck

Tracking index

ICE 0.5-3 Year AAA Large Cap Australian RMBS Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0 %

Price

$37.24

$25.05

Size

N/A

$24.190 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.74 %

2.05 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

23/04/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

RMBS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

2

Median incremental investment

$2,307.11

$715.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$11,693.36

$1,352.70

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DGSM

RMBS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

DGSM

RMBS

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield