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Compare DGSM vs. VNGS
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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $11,054.03 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
DGSM | VNGS | |
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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). | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | Ciena Corp (0.38 %) Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.30 %) | TechnipFMC PLC (3.22 %) Element Solutions Inc (2.99 %) International Container Terminal Services Inc (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Industrials (30.86 %) Financials (18.02 %) Other (13.83 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) | United States (58.70 %) Japan (7.17 %) Germany (4.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 1.12 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | VNGS | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | Vaughan |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 1.12 % |
Price | $36.97 | $3.67 |
Size | N/A | $46.626 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 1.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 31/05/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,055.48 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $11,054.03 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | VNGS | |
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DGSM | VNGS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |