QSML vs DGSM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QSML and DGSM. DGSM has the lower management fee at 0.55% a year, DGSM has the higher 5 years return at 8.7% a year, and DGSM offers the higher at 3.97%.

Lower fee

DGSM 0.55% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

DGSM 8.7% p.a.

Higher yield

DGSM 3.97%

Higher risk-adjusted

DGSM Sharpe 0.4 (5y)

Lower volatility

DGSM 15.3% (5y)

Larger fund

QSML $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	DGSM Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	—
Tracks index	—	MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap	Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value
Listed since	—	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.6bn	$697m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.55%
Dividend yield	0.42%	3.97%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%
Tax drag	0.13%	1.63%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.9% net	9.6% net
3-year return	10.6% net	13.8% net
5-year return	7.7% net	8.7% net
10-year return	—	10.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	14.9%	15.1%
Volatility (5y)	15.4%	15.3%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.48	0.66
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.34	0.4
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

QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (252nd of 318).

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DGSM Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF

Pays a useful 3.97% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

Full DGSM analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QSML vs DGSM?

QSML and DGSM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DGSM carries the lower management fee (0.55%). Over 5 years, DGSM has delivered the higher total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QSML vs DGSM?

DGSM has the lower management fee at 0.55% a year, versus QSML 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - QSML vs DGSM?

Over the past 5 years, DGSM has delivered the higher total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DGSM pays the higher at 3.97%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

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

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