AVSV vs DGVA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AVSV and DGVA. DGVA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, DGVA has the higher 1 year return at 21.8% a year, and DGVA offers the higher at 3.69%.

Lower fee

DGVA 0.4% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

DGVA 21.8% p.a.

Higher yield

DGVA 3.69%

Larger fund

DGVA $1.3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF	DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Avantis	—
Tracks index	MSCI World Small Cap Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	2024 (2 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$102m	$1.3bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.49%	0.4%
Dividend yield	0%	3.69%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	40%	30%
Tax drag	0.96%	1.9%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	16.9% net	21.8% net
3-year return	—	19.1% net
5-year return	—	15.4% net
10-year return	—	12.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	13.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	14.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.04
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.85
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

Top-16% returns over 1 year (52nd of 318 ETFs we track).

Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.

Full AVSV analysis →

DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

Top-11% returns over 1 year (34th of 318 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU, IVLU, and DGCE.

Full DGVA analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AVSV vs DGVA?

AVSV and DGVA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DGVA carries the lower management fee (0.4%). Over 1 year, DGVA has delivered the higher total return (21.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - AVSV vs DGVA?

DGVA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus AVSV 0.49%.

Which has performed higher - AVSV vs DGVA?

Over the past 1 year, DGVA has delivered the higher total return at 21.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DGVA pays the higher at 3.69%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

DGVA is the larger fund by assets ($1.3bn). 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.