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Compare DGSM vs. XARO

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are DGSM and XARO. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

6

Median incremental investment

$2,055.48

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$10,587.59

$812.18

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

DGSM

XARO

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).

XARO.AX was created on 2018-12-10 by ActiveX. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund targets stable return in excess of inflation over the medium term.

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.38 %)

Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %)

Flex Ltd (0.30 %)

Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (29.31 %)

Information Technology (27.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.25 %)

Japan (7.39 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %)

Management fee

0.647 %

0.5 %

Key Summary

DGSM

XARO

Issuer

Dimensional

ActiveX

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.5 %

Price

$35.41

$24.99

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.74 %

3.55 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

10/12/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

6

Median incremental investment

$2,055.48

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$10,587.59

$812.18

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

DGSM

XARO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

DGSM

XARO

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield