DGSM vs AVSV vs IJR vs DGCE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DGSM, AVSV, IJR, and DGCE. IJR has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, IJR has the highest 10 years return at 11.4% a year, and DGSM offers the highest at 3.94%.

Lowest fee

IJR 0.08% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IJR 11.4% p.a.

Highest yield

DGSM 3.94%

Highest risk-adjusted

DGSM Sharpe 0.44 (5y)

Lowest volatility

DGSM 15.3% (5y)

Largest fund

IJR $873m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DGSM Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF	AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF	IJR iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF	DGCE Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust - Unhedged Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Avantis	iShares	—
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index	MSCI World Small Cap Value Index	S&P SmallCap 600 Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value	US, Small-Cap, Market-Cap	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	2024 (2 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)	2007 (19 yrs)	2023 (3 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$719m	$40m	$873m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.55%	0.49%	0.08%	0.3%
Dividend yield	3.94%	—	1.12%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	40%	15%	15%
Tax drag	1.62%	0.96%	0.72%	0.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	13.1% net	—	22.2% net	—
3-year return	12.6% net	—	11.4% net	—
5-year return	9.1% net	—	8.1% net	—
10-year return	10.9% net	—	11.4% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	15.4%	—	17.7%	—
Volatility (5y)	15.3%	—	17%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	17.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.58	—	0.47	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.44	—	0.36	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	0.57	—
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

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 →

AVSV Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.

Full AVSV analysis →

IJR iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF

Top-12% returns over 1 year (36th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.08% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VTS and IJH.

Full IJR analysis →

DGCE Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust - Unhedged Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: BGBL and VGS.

Full DGCE analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DGSM vs AVSV vs IJR vs DGCE?

DGSM, AVSV, IJR, and DGCE are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IJR carries the lowest management fee (0.08%). Over 10 years, IJR has delivered the highest total return (11.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - DGSM vs AVSV vs IJR vs DGCE?

IJR has the lowest management fee at 0.08% a year, versus DGSM 0.55%, AVSV 0.49%, and DGCE 0.3%.

Which has performed highest - DGSM vs AVSV vs IJR vs DGCE?

Over the past 10 years, IJR has delivered the highest total return at 11.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

DGSM pays the highest at 3.94%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IJR is the largest fund by assets ($873m). 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.