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Compare DGVA vs. VAF

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

Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

ASX

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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 DGVA and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DGVA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

181

Median incremental investment

$24,525.75

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$24,884.95

$2,487.24

Average age group

< 26

> 35


Key Summary

DGVA

VAF

Strategy

DGVA.AX was created on 1999-08-27 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of large Value Companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF (100 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

DGVA

VAF

Issuer

Dimensional

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.1 %

Price

$25.02

$45.87

Size

N/A

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.42 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2024

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

DGVA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

181

Median incremental investment

$24,525.75

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$24,884.95

$2,487.24

Average age group

< 26

> 35


Pros and Cons

DGVA

VAF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

DGVA

VAF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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