VISM vs DGSM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VISM and DGSM. VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, DGSM has the higher 5 years return at 9.1% a year, and VISM offers the higher at 8.13%.

Lower fee

VISM 0.32% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

DGSM 9.1% p.a.

Higher yield

VISM 8.13%

Higher risk-adjusted

DGSM Sharpe 0.44 (5y)

Lower volatility

VISM 13% (5y)

Larger fund

VISM $926m

Side-by-side comparison

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

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.

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VISM vs DGSM?

VISM and DGSM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VISM carries the lower management fee (0.32%). Over 5 years, DGSM has delivered the higher total return (9.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VISM vs DGSM?

VISM has the lower management fee at 0.32% a year, versus DGSM 0.55%.

Which has performed higher - VISM vs DGSM?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VISM is the larger fund by assets ($926m). 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.