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Compare VEU 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) and the Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (DGSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEU | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,606 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,142.30 | $2,055.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,350.40 | $10,772.97 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | DGSM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. | 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 | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | Ciena Corp (0.38 %) Babcock International Group PLC (0.32 %) Flex Ltd (0.30 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Industrials (29.31 %) Information Technology (27.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.09 %) China (8.85 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.57 %) | United States (69.25 %) Japan (7.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.04 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.647 % |
Key Summary
VEU | DGSM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Dimensional |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.647 % |
Price | $108.76 | $36.03 |
Size | $61.111 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 92.67 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 1.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 18/08/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | DGSM | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,606 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,142.30 | $2,055.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,350.40 | $10,772.97 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | DGSM | |
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VEU | DGSM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |