VVLU vs DGVA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VVLU and DGVA. VVLU has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year, DGVA has the higher 5 years return at 15.2% a year, and VVLU offers the higher at 5.2%.

Lower fee

VVLU 0.28% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

DGVA 15.2% p.a.

Higher yield

VVLU 5.2%

Larger fund

DGVA $1.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF	DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	—
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Value Index	MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Factor, Value	Intl, Factor, Value
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	—	$1.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.28%	0.4%
Dividend yield	5.2%	3.75%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	35%	30%
Tax drag	2.5%	1.92%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	20.8% net	24.3% net
3-year return	18.5% net	18.3% net
5-year return	13.4% net	15.2% net
10-year return	—	12.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	13.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	14.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.99
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.85
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

VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF

Top-12% returns over 5 years (23rd of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full VVLU analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VVLU vs DGVA?

VVLU and DGVA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VVLU carries the lower management fee (0.28%). Over 5 years, DGVA has delivered the higher total return (15.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VVLU vs DGVA?

VVLU has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year, versus DGVA 0.4%.

Which has performed higher - VVLU vs DGVA?

Over the past 5 years, DGVA has delivered the higher total return at 15.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VVLU pays the higher at 5.2%. 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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