DGVA vs VLUE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DGVA and VLUE. DGVA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, VLUE has the higher 5 years return at 18.1% a year, and VLUE offers the higher at 17.88%.

Lower fee

DGVA 0.4% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VLUE 18.1% p.a.

Higher yield

VLUE 17.88%

Higher risk-adjusted

VLUE Sharpe 1.15 (5y)

Lower volatility

VLUE 12.5% (5y)

Larger fund

DGVA $1.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF	VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	VanEck
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index
Categories	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	2024 (2 yrs)	2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.2bn	$528m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.4%	0.4%
Dividend yield	3.75%	17.88%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	30%
Tax drag	1.92%	6.44%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	24.3% net	52.9% net
3-year return	18.3% net	25.5% net
5-year return	15.2% net	18.1% net
10-year return	12.8% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	13.9%	12.5%
Volatility (5y)	14.2%	12.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.99	1.57
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.85	1.15
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

DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

Top-7% returns over 5 years (13th of 188 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 →

VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF

Top-4% returns over 5 years (7th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VVLU and IVLU.

Full VLUE analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DGVA vs VLUE?

DGVA and VLUE are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DGVA carries the lower management fee (0.4%). Over 5 years, VLUE has delivered the higher total return (18.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DGVA vs VLUE?

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

Which has performed higher - DGVA vs VLUE?

Over the past 5 years, VLUE has delivered the higher total return at 18.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VLUE pays the higher at 17.88%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

DGVA is the larger fund by assets ($1.2bn). 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.