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Compare VISM vs. DGSM

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Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VISM and DGSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

DGSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

261

4

Median incremental investment

$1,111.41

$7,500.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,554.11

$12,864.34

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

DGSM

Strategy

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested.

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

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.647 %


Key Summary

VISM

DGSM

Issuer

Vanguard

Dimensional

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.647 %

Price

$69.03

$34.91

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

4.37 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

18/08/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

DGSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

261

4

Median incremental investment

$1,111.41

$7,500.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,554.11

$12,864.34

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

DGSM

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

DGSM

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

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

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