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Compare VCF 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 VCF and DGSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VCF | DGSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $520.68 | $12,947.16 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,812.49 | $13,188.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VCF | DGSM | |
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Strategy | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars 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 | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) | Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.647 % |
Key Summary
VCF | DGSM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Dimensional |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.647 % |
Price | $38.66 | $35.75 |
Size | $3.877 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 4.63 % | 0.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 18/08/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VCF | DGSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $520.68 | $12,947.16 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,812.49 | $13,188.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VCF | DGSM | |
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VCF | DGSM |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |