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Compare DGSM vs. VTS
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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DGSM | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 3,306 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,294.34 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $12,409.95 | $5,616.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DGSM | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
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 U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.31 %) Tapestry Inc (0.28 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
DGSM | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Dimensional | Vanguard |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.647 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $37.02 | $509.25 |
Size | N/A | $568.058 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 246.38 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.95 % | 1.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DGSM | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 3,306 |
Median incremental investment | $2,399.80 | $1,294.34 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $12,409.95 | $5,616.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DGSM | VTS | |
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Cons |
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DGSM | VTS |
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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 |