AVSV vs DGSM vs QSML vs VISM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AVSV, DGSM, QSML, and VISM. VISM has the lowest management fee at 0.32% a year, DGSM has the highest 5 years return at 9.1% a year, and VISM offers the highest at 8.13%.

Lowest fee

VISM 0.32% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

DGSM 9.1% p.a.

Highest yield

VISM 8.13%

Highest risk-adjusted

DGSM Sharpe 0.44 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VISM 13% (5y)

Largest fund

QSML $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF	DGSM Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF	QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Avantis	—	VanEck	Vanguard
Tracks index	MSCI World Small Cap Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index
Categories	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap	Intl, Thematic, Small-Cap
Listed since	2024 (2 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$40m	$719m	$1.6bn	$926m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.49%	0.55%	0.59%	0.32%
Dividend yield	—	3.94%	0.41%	8.13%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	40%	15%	—	—
Tax drag	0.96%	1.62%	0.13%	2.6%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	13.1% net	1.7% net	15.5% net
3-year return	—	12.6% net	10.7% net	13.4% net
5-year return	—	9.1% net	7.9% net	8.2% net
10-year return	—	10.9% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	15.4%	15.1%	12.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	15.3%	15.5%	13%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.58	0.48	0.72
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.44	0.36	0.43
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.

Full AVSV analysis →

DGSM Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF

Pays a useful 3.94% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

Full DGSM analysis →

QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full QSML analysis →

VISM Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

Top-25% returns over 1 year (77th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full VISM analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AVSV vs DGSM vs QSML vs VISM?

AVSV, DGSM, QSML, and VISM are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VISM carries the lowest management fee (0.32%). Over 5 years, DGSM has delivered the highest total return (9.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AVSV vs DGSM vs QSML vs VISM?

VISM has the lowest management fee at 0.32% a year, versus AVSV 0.49%, DGSM 0.55%, and QSML 0.59%.

Which has performed highest - AVSV vs DGSM vs QSML vs VISM?

Over the past 5 years, DGSM has delivered the highest total return at 9.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VISM pays the highest at 8.13%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

QSML is the largest fund by assets ($1.6bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.