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Compare DGSM vs. VETH
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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | VETH | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 1,044 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,587.59 | $2,478.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | VETH | |
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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). | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.38 %) Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.30 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | Australia (99.36 %) China (0.34 %) United States (0.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.17 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | VETH | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.17 % |
Price | $35.41 | $68.84 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 3.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 13/10/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | VETH | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 1,044 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,587.59 | $2,478.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | VETH | |
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DGSM | VETH |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |