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Compare DGSM vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 18,508 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,046.02 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $11,361.90 | $3,845.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
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). | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.31 %) Tapestry Inc (0.28 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Dimensional | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $36.30 | $154.32 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 159.01 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.43 % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 18,508 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,046.02 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $11,361.90 | $3,845.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | VGS | |
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DGSM | VGS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |