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Compare DGSM vs. VDIF

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

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are DGSM and VDIF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

15

Median incremental investment

$1,201.54

$764.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$6,890.00

$2,021.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

DGSM

VDIF

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).

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

Top 3 holdings

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %)

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.647 %

0.32 %


Key Summary

DGSM

VDIF

Issuer

Dimensional

Vanguard

Tracking index

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.32 %

Price

$34.45

$50.51

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

0.08 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

04/03/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DGSM

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

15

Median incremental investment

$1,201.54

$764.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$6,890.00

$2,021.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

DGSM

VDIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

DGSM

VDIF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee