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Compare DGSM vs. XMET

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

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF

ASX

Buy

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Overview
Performance

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 Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGSM

XMET

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

114

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,198.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,711.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DGSM

XMET

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).

XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses

Top 3 holdings

Ciena Corp (0.33 %)

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.31 %)

Flex Ltd (0.31 %)

FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP (6.41 %)

PILBARA MINERALS LTD (6.30 %)

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (5.37 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (29.31 %)

Information Technology (27.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %)

Other (54.19 %)

Materials (45.78 %)

Industrials (0.07 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (36.79 %)

Australia (17.96 %)

United States (17.25 %)

Management fee

0.647 %

0.69 %

Key Summary

DGSM

XMET

Issuer

Dimensional

BetaShares

Tracking index

Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.647 %

0.69 %

Price

$38.85

$17.00

Size

N/A

$99.541 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.74 %

0.73 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

27/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DGSM

XMET

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

114

Median incremental investment

$2,399.80

$1,198.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$12,160.05

$2,711.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DGSM

XMET

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

DGSM

XMET

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield