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Compare DGSM vs. SMLL

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 Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

24

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,994.35

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,553.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DGSM

SMLL

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).

SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 324.84m in AUM and 67 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies.

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.33 %)

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.31 %)

Flex Ltd (0.31 %)

PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.85 %)

GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.59 %)

VAULT MINERALS LTD (4.45 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (29.31 %)

Information Technology (27.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %)

Materials (32.78 %)

Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %)

Real Estate (11.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.15 %)

China (1.85 %)

Management fee

0.647 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

DGSM

SMLL

Issuer

Dimensional

BetaShares

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.39 %

Price

$38.85

$4.91

Size

N/A

$336.368 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.74 %

4.07 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

11/04/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

24

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,994.35

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,553.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DGSM

SMLL

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

DGSM

SMLL

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield