At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric |
VISM
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF
|
QSML
VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF
|
DGSM
Dimensional Global Small Company Trust - Active ETF
|
AVSV
Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | ||||
| Provider |
Vanguard
|
VanEck
|
—
|
Avantis
|
| Tracks index |
MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index
|
—
|
MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index
|
MSCI World Small Cap Value Index
|
| Categories |
Intl, Thematic, Small-Cap
|
Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, Small-Cap
|
Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value
|
Intl, Small-Cap, Factor, Value
|
| Listed since |
—
|
—
|
2024 (2 yrs)
|
2024 (2 yrs)
|
| Fund size (AUM) |
$991m
|
$1.6bn
|
$697m
|
$102m
|
| Cost & income | ||||
| Management fee |
0.32%
|
0.59%
|
0.55%
|
0.49%
|
| Dividend yield |
8.17%
|
0.42%
|
3.97%
|
0%
|
| Franking |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
| Turnover |
—
|
—
|
15%
|
40%
|
| Tax drag | 2.61% | 0.13% | 1.63% | 0.96% |
| Returns |
Tax bracket
|
|||
| 1-year return |
10.5%
net
|
-1.9%
net
|
9.6%
net
|
16.9%
net
|
| 3-year return |
15.1%
net
|
10.6%
net
|
13.8%
net
|
—
|
| 5-year return |
7.9%
net
|
7.7%
net
|
8.7%
net
|
—
|
| 10-year return |
—
|
—
|
10.7%
net
|
—
|
| Risk | ||||
| Volatility (3y) |
12.5%
|
14.9%
|
15.1%
|
—
|
| Volatility (5y) |
12.9%
|
15.4%
|
15.3%
|
—
|
| Volatility (10y) |
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (3y) |
0.86
|
0.48
|
0.66
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (5y) |
0.4
|
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
- Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- High 8.17% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
- That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.
- Has lagged most peers over 1 year (252nd of 318).
- Pays a useful 3.97% income yield.
- Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.
- Top-16% returns over 1 year (52nd of 318 ETFs we track).
- Cheaper alternatives exist: IJR, VVLU, and VISM.
Frequently Asked Questions
VISM, QSML, DGSM, and AVSV are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VISM carries the lowest management fee (0.32%). Over 5 years, DGSM has delivered the highest total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.
VISM has the lowest management fee at 0.32% a year, versus QSML 0.59%, DGSM 0.55%, and AVSV 0.49%.
Over the past 5 years, DGSM has delivered the highest total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
VISM pays the highest at 8.17%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.
QSML is the largest fund by assets ($1.6bn). 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.