HFXI vs. VYMI ETF Comparison

Comparison of IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI) to Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI)
HFXI

IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF

HFXI Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the FTSE Developed ex North America 50% Hedged to USD Index (the "underlying index"). The underlying index is an equity benchmark of international stocks from developed markets, with approximately half of the currency exposure of the securities included in the underlying index "hedged" against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities and other instruments included in its underlying index.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.43

Average Daily Volume

100,769

Number of Holdings *

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
VYMI

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

VYMI Description Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF seeks to track the performance of the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, which focuses on companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, that are forecasted to have above-average dividend yields. The fund invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. These key characteristics include industry weightings and market capitalization, as well as certain financial measures, such as price/earnings ratio and dividend yield. 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 index characteristics. Vanguard%u2019s refined indexing process, combined with low management fees and efficient trading, has provided tight tracking net of expenses.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$69.94

Average Daily Volume

305,675

Number of Holdings *

40

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period HFXI VYMI
30 Days -2.43% -2.42%
60 Days -2.98% -2.73%
90 Days -3.78% -2.29%
12 Months 12.71% 15.33%
18 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in HFXI Weight in VYMI Overlap
AEI D 0.04% 0.03% 0.03%
AGCO D 0.04% 0.04% 0.04%
BCS A 0.24% 0.34% 0.24%
E F 0.2% 0.26% 0.2%
HMC F 0.26% 0.36% 0.26%
HSBH B 0.85% 1.28% 0.85%
KB B 0.13% 0.16% 0.13%
LYG D 0.26% 0.32% 0.26%
MFG A 0.27% 0.4% 0.27%
MUFG B 0.58% 0.9% 0.58%
NMR B 0.09% 0.11% 0.09%
NVS F 1.17% 1.66% 1.17%
SHG C 0.13% 0.14% 0.13%
SMFG B 0.42% 0.59% 0.42%
STLA F 0.15% 0.21% 0.15%
SW A 0.14% 0.2% 0.14%
TM F 1.07% 1.54% 1.07%
UL D 0.81% 1.13% 0.81%
HFXI Overweight 10 Positions Relative to VYMI
Symbol Grade Weight
SONY B 0.59%
ABBV F 0.47%
DEO F 0.39%
FLUT A 0.21%
XRX F 0.09%
LOGI D 0.08%
QGEN D 0.05%
MBAVU C 0.03%
KEP B 0.03%
LPL D 0.0%
HFXI Underweight 22 Positions Relative to VYMI
Symbol Grade Weight
TD D -0.73%
VALE F -0.31%
UMC F -0.13%
CHT C -0.11%
ABEV F -0.07%
ASAI F -0.05%
BCH C -0.04%
CIB B -0.03%
QFIN A -0.03%
GGB C -0.03%
ASX D -0.02%
CSAN F -0.02%
SBSW D -0.02%
ITUB F -0.02%
YY B -0.01%
VIV F -0.01%
AKO.A F -0.01%
BSAC C -0.01%
CIG C -0.01%
ATHM C -0.01%
EC D -0.01%
ABEV F -0.0%
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