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XX20 vs DACE

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing XX20 and DACE. DACE has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year and XX20 offers the higher at 1.4%.
Lower fee
DACE 0.28% p.a.
Higher yield
XX20 1.4%
Larger fund
XX20 $223m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric XX20
First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF
DACE
Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Tracks index
S&P/ASX 300 Index
Categories
AU, Active
AU, Factor, Value, Small-Cap
Listed since
2006 (20 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$223m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.75%
0.28%
Dividend yield
1.4%
Franking
55%
80%
Turnover
38%
20%
Tax drag 1.14% 0.48%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-25.1%
net
3-year return
0.3%
net
5-year return
-2.3%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
19.5%
Volatility (5y)
21.8%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
Sharpe ratio (5y)
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

XX20 First Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (303rd of 308).
DACE Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: MQAE, A200, and IOZ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XX20 vs DACE?

XX20 and DACE are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DACE carries the lower management fee (0.28%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - XX20 vs DACE?

DACE has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year, versus XX20 0.75%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

XX20 pays the higher at 1.4%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

XX20 is the larger fund by assets ($223m). 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.

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