Intro
DXG ETF is a actively managed fund. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of businesses located around the world that pay or are expected to pay a dividend or distribution. These securities are selected actively based on size, profitability and liquidity. 56% of the funds holdings are invested in US companies.
Should you buy DXG
Advantages:
- I think combining both index ETFs and actively managed ETFs helps diversify the portfolio by reducing risk;
- This ETF is a great option for an investor looking for an exposure to both US and international markets at the same time;
- 5 Star rating (see Morningstar)
- Fund outperformed both its peer in the category and the MSCI world index;
- Low Beta of 0.84 meaning that this fund is lower than the overall market;
- Sector diversification
Disadvantages:
- Taxation wise: ETFs that invest in international markets incur withholding taxes;
- If you’re looking to an exposure to the US market only, then other options such as index ETFs will be a good choice to save on MER;
- This fund does not have monthly or quarterly dividend distribution. Dividends are either reinvested or paid once a year.
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Key statistics
DXG Holdings
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS (%)
| As at 11/30/21 | |
|---|---|
| Hoya Corporation | 6.7 |
| Ashtead Group PLC | 6.5 |
| Microsoft Corp. Com | 6.0 |
| Alphabet Inc. Cl A | 5.3 |
| Accenture PLC Shs Class A | 5.0 |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Com | 4.9 |
| Amazon.com Inc. Com | 4.8 |
| Compagnie Financière Richemont SA | 4.8 |
| Experian PLC | 4.4 |
| Sika AG | 4.1 |
DXG ETF Sector Breakdown
23.0% Information technology
19.7% Consumer discretionary
14.2% Industrials
14.0% Financials
12.8% Health care
9.2% Communication services
4.1% Materials
2.9% Energy
Geographic breakdown
55.2% United States
12.4% Switzerland
10.9% United Kingdom
8.3% Ireland
6.7% Japan
3.3% France
3.1% Canada
As of November 30th