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Compare VACF vs. DGSM

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

Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index 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 VACF and DGSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

DGSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

7

Median incremental investment

$2,248.87

$1,996.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,663.73

$6,597.14

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VACF

DGSM

Strategy

VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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).

Top 3 holdings

Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %)

CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %)

CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %)

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.647 %

Key Summary

VACF

DGSM

Issuer

Vanguard

Dimensional

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.647 %

Price

$52.23

$34.54

Size

$1.566 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.19 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

18/08/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VACF

DGSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

7

Median incremental investment

$2,248.87

$1,996.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,663.73

$6,597.14

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VACF

DGSM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VACF

DGSM

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield