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Compare DGSM vs. VLUE
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 VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (VLUE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | VLUE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19 | 67 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $1,033.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,417.60 | $7,300.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | VLUE | |
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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). | VLUE.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. VLUE.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 250 international developed market large- and mid-cap companies, with high value scores as calculated by MSCI at each rebalance. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.45 %) Lumentum Holdings Inc (0.43 %) United Therapeutics Corp (0.28 %) | Micron Technology Inc (18.35 %) Verizon Communications Inc (2.29 %) Qualcomm Inc (1.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Information Technology (52.67 %) Communication Services (17.78 %) Other (14.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | VLUE | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $40.11 | $43.29 |
Size | N/A | $565.215 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.31 % | 2.71 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | VLUE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19 | 67 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $1,033.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,417.60 | $7,300.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | VLUE | |
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DGSM | VLUE |
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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 |