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Compare VAE vs. DGSM
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAE and DGSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 457 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.24 | $7,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,978.44 | $13,103.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.647 % |
Key Summary
VAE | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Dimensional |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.647 % |
Price | $78.38 | $35.56 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.13 % | 0.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 18/08/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 457 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.24 | $7,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,978.44 | $13,103.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | DGSM | |
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Cons |
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VAE | DGSM |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |