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Compare VGS vs. DACE
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF (DACE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | DACE | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19,469 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.50 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,888.50 | $3,165.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | DACE | |
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Strategy | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. | DACE.AX was created on 2006-07-03 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 listed in Australia with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | BHP Group Ltd (8.53 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.81 %) Westpac Banking Corp (2.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (40.36 %) Materials (26.23 %) Consumer Discretionary (7.34 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.28 % |
Key Summary
VGS | DACE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Dimensional |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.28 % |
Price | $155.57 | $18.85 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 176.42 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.32 % | 2.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 12/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | DACE | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19,469 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.50 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,888.50 | $3,165.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | DACE | |
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VGS | DACE |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |