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Compare VNGS vs. DGSM

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

Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active 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 VNGS and DGSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VNGS

DGSM

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

7

Median incremental investment

$0

$3,003.45

Median investment frequency

N/A

Weekly

Median total investment

$0

$5,139.12

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

VNGS

DGSM

Strategy

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

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

Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %)

Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %)

Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %)

Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (39.56 %)

Other (33.62 %)

Information Technology (19.22 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.61 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %)

Japan (4.24 %)

Management fee

1.12 %

0.647 %


Key Summary

VNGS

DGSM

Issuer

Vaughan

Dimensional

Tracking index

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.12 %

0.647 %

Price

$2.99

$31.92

Size

$27.551 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

- %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/05/2022

18/08/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VNGS

DGSM

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

7

Median incremental investment

$0

$3,003.45

Median investment frequency

N/A

Weekly

Median total investment

$0

$5,139.12

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

VNGS

DGSM

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

VNGS

DGSM

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield