FEDM vs. VIGI ETF Comparison

Comparison of FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets (FEDM) to Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI)

FEDM

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets

FEDM Description

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets is an exchange traded indexed fund launched by Northern Trust Corporation. It is managed by Northern Trust Investments, Incorporated. The fund invests in public equity markets across global ex-US region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. The fund invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust ESG & Climate Developed Markets, by using representative sampling technique. FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets was formed on September 20, 2021 and is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$49.33

Average Daily Volume

1,118

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

VIGI

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIGI Description

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ International Dividend Achievers Select Index, which focuses on high quality companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, that have both the ability and the commitment to grow their dividends over time. The fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the broadly diversified collection of securities that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The experience and stability of Vanguard%u2019s Equity Index Group have permitted continuous refinement of techniques for reducing tracking error. The group uses proprietary software to implement trading decisions that accommodate cash flow and maintain close correlation with the indexs key characteristics. Vanguards refined indexing process, combined with low management fees and efficient trading, has provided tight tracking, net of expenses.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$82.58

Average Daily Volume

209,500

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FEDM	VIGI
30 Days	-3.24%	-2.49%
60 Days	-6.21%	-5.80%
90 Days	-3.86%	-5.19%
12 Months	12.02%	12.64%

5 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FEDM	Weight in VIGI	Overlap
CNI	D	0.87%	1.35%	0.87%
DEO	F	0.95%	1.55%	0.95%
NVS	D	1.21%	3.96%	1.21%
OTEX	D	0.22%	0.18%	0.18%
SONY	B	0.75%	2.48%	0.75%

FEDM Overweight 11 Positions Relative to VIGI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TD	F	1.24%
MUFG	B	0.89%
HSBH	B	0.75%
TM	D	0.56%
NMR	B	0.5%
XRX	F	0.34%
BCS	C	0.24%
WFG	D	0.15%
MFG	B	0.15%
GOLD	D	0.05%
HMC	F	0.04%

FEDM Underweight 4 Positions Relative to VIGI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
SMFG	B	-1.89%
LOGI	D	-0.29%
MBAVU	D	-0.1%
MNTX	C	-0.02%