DBEF vs. VGK ETF Comparison
Comparison of db-X trackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity Fund (DBEF) to Vanguard FTSE European ETF (VGK)
DBEF
db-X trackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity Fund
DBEF Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index (the "underlying index"). The index is designed to provide exposure to equity securities in developed international stock markets, while at the same time mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the U.S. dollar and selected non-U.S. currencies. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers from Europe, Australia and the Far East and in instruments designed to hedge the fund's exposure to non-U.S. currencies. It is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$41.18
Average Daily Volume
592,678
31
VGK
Vanguard FTSE European ETF
VGK Description
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe Index. The FTSE Developed Europe Index is made up of approximately 497 common stocks of companies located in 17 European countries-mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany (which made up approximately 34%, 15%, 14%, and 13%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization as of May 31, 2013).Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$70.26
Average Daily Volume
1,817,133
17
Performance
| Period | DBEF | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 0.32% | 2.09% |
| 60 Days | -1.20% | 3.20% |
| 90 Days | 0.08% | 4.18% |
| 12 Months | 15.79% | 20.56% |
10 Overlapping Holdings
DBEF Overweight 21 Positions Relative to VGK
DBEF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
VGK: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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