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Compare VDIF vs. DFGH

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

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

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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 Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) and the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust Aud Hedged - Active ETF (DFGH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

DFGH

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

12

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$3,011.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,124.80

$34,846.96

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VDIF

DFGH

Strategy

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

DFGH.AX was created on 2008-12-09 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.00 %)

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (20.30 %)

Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (9.60 %)

NVIDIA Corp (4.19 %)

Apple Inc (3.94 %)

Microsoft Corp (2.90 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (62.57 %)

Communication Services (13.21 %)

Consumer Discretionary (11.87 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.32 %

0.361 %

Key Summary

VDIF

DFGH

Issuer

Vanguard

Dimensional

Tracking index

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.361 %

Price

$53.12

$42.29

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.21 %

0.01 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

12/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

DFGH

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

12

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$3,011.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,124.80

$34,846.96

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

DFGH

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

DFGH

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield