PXF vs. QLC ETF Comparison

Comparison of PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio (PXF) to FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund (QLC)

PXF

PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio

PXF Description

The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio (Fund) is based on the FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Index ND (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) based on the securities in the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of the largest developed market equities (excluding the US), selected based on the following four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, cash flow, sales and dividends. The equities with the highest fundamental strength are weighted according to their fundamental scores. The Index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. The Fund and the Index are reconstituted annually.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$51.65

Average Daily Volume

66,754

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

QLC

FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund

QLC Description

FlexShares Trust - FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund is an exchange traded fund launched by Northern Trust Corporation. The fund is managed by Northern Trust Investments, Incorporated. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in momentum stocks of large-cap companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust Quality Large Cap Index, by employing representative sampling methodology. FlexShares Trust - FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$64.91

Average Daily Volume

45,344

Number of Holdings ^*

162

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	PXF	QLC
30 Days	2.73%	4.16%
60 Days	10.70%	10.83%
90 Days	4.07%	4.05%
12 Months	25.52%	38.17%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in PXF	Weight in QLC	Overlap
	ABBV	C	0.22%	0.23%	0.22%

PXF Overweight 30 Positions Relative to QLC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TM	D	1.03%
NVS	D	0.75%
MUFG	D	0.72%
UL	D	0.72%
TD	B	0.69%
BCS	B	0.68%
SMFG	D	0.59%
SONY	C	0.51%
E	C	0.44%
MFG	B	0.41%
HMC	D	0.39%
STLA	F	0.3%
LYG	C	0.3%
GOLD	C	0.22%
DEO	C	0.22%
CNI	D	0.15%
NMR	F	0.13%
KB	D	0.11%
SW	C	0.09%
WCN	D	0.06%
AGCO	D	0.06%
SHG	D	0.06%
WFG	C	0.06%
FLUT	B	0.05%
LOGI	D	0.03%
LPL	D	0.03%
SHOP	B	0.03%
OTEX	D	0.03%
QGEN	F	0.02%
KEP	F	0.02%

PXF Underweight 161 Positions Relative to QLC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
AAPL	C	-7.78%
NVDA	B	-5.56%
MSFT	D	-4.9%
GOOGL	B	-2.85%
GOOG	B	-2.82%
META	A	-2.51%
BRK.A	B	-2.36%
AMZN	C	-2.21%
JPM	C	-1.83%
AVGO	B	-1.77%
JNJ	D	-1.61%
LLY	D	-1.39%
PG	D	-1.33%
BAC	B	-1.3%
CSCO	A	-1.19%
C	B	-1.16%
MRK	F	-1.08%
ORCL	A	-1.05%
GE	B	-1.04%
CAT	A	-1.0%
INTU	F	-0.98%
SO	A	-0.9%
LRCX	D	-0.84%
CI	D	-0.84%
ADBE	F	-0.84%
KLAC	B	-0.81%
AMAT	C	-0.8%
CMCSA	B	-0.78%
T	B	-0.78%
ITW	C	-0.76%
ACN	B	-0.7%
QCOM	D	-0.7%
HD	A	-0.69%
LMT	A	-0.68%
MCK	F	-0.65%
BK	A	-0.64%
AMGN	D	-0.64%
PEG	A	-0.64%
AFL	A	-0.64%
SPG	A	-0.62%
TSLA	C	-0.61%
NFLX	A	-0.61%
NVR	C	-0.61%
CBRE	C	-0.61%
ETR	A	-0.6%
MPC	D	-0.59%
AZO	D	-0.59%
COF	A	-0.59%
FICO	C	-0.59%
GS	B	-0.58%
GWW	B	-0.58%
ED	C	-0.57%
PPL	C	-0.57%
LDOS	A	-0.57%
BKNG	B	-0.56%
MS	A	-0.55%
AVB	C	-0.55%
MET	A	-0.55%
PSA	C	-0.54%
VLO	F	-0.54%
COR	F	-0.54%
ESS	D	-0.53%
ADI	B	-0.53%
CHKP	A	-0.52%
EBAY	A	-0.52%
PM	D	-0.52%
AIG	C	-0.51%
NRG	A	-0.49%
WY	C	-0.48%
KR	C	-0.47%
KMB	D	-0.47%
LOW	C	-0.47%
HST	D	-0.46%
STLD	C	-0.45%
EQR	C	-0.45%
SYF	A	-0.44%
MELI	D	-0.43%
GIS	C	-0.42%
NUE	D	-0.42%
FTNT	A	-0.42%
OMC	C	-0.42%
EXPD	D	-0.42%
BMY	A	-0.42%
EXC	C	-0.41%
STT	A	-0.41%
RMD	C	-0.4%
DVA	C	-0.4%
MTD	C	-0.4%
CNC	F	-0.39%
UPS	D	-0.38%
CL	D	-0.37%
CSL	A	-0.36%
CTSH	B	-0.35%
FIS	A	-0.34%
WFC	B	-0.34%
ALLY	F	-0.33%
RCL	B	-0.31%
DELL	C	-0.29%
MO	D	-0.28%
MCHP	F	-0.28%
CMI	A	-0.28%
MAS	C	-0.27%
PHM	C	-0.27%
WAB	A	-0.27%
MMM	C	-0.27%
PCAR	D	-0.27%
PRU	B	-0.27%
EA	D	-0.26%
JBL	C	-0.26%
TAP	D	-0.26%
APP	A	-0.24%
FITB	C	-0.24%
HCA	C	-0.23%
OXY	D	-0.23%
EIX	C	-0.23%
HOLX	D	-0.22%
IDXX	D	-0.22%
CAH	B	-0.21%
ABNB	D	-0.21%
DASH	A	-0.21%
ICLR	F	-0.21%
BBY	C	-0.21%
PSX	D	-0.2%
IT	A	-0.19%
NTAP	D	-0.18%
PAYX	B	-0.16%
FI	A	-0.16%
ELV	F	-0.16%
WSM	C	-0.16%
HOOD	B	-0.15%
GILD	A	-0.15%
THC	D	-0.15%
DFS	A	-0.14%
LYB	B	-0.13%
UTHR	C	-0.13%
ABT	C	-0.13%
CE	D	-0.13%
MANH	A	-0.12%
LEN	C	-0.11%
EME	B	-0.11%
AOS	C	-0.1%
GEHC	C	-0.09%
REGN	D	-0.09%
CRBG	B	-0.08%
FLEX	B	-0.07%
TGT	C	-0.07%
EXPE	B	-0.05%
ZM	B	-0.05%
DHR	D	-0.05%
ADP	A	-0.05%
SYK	C	-0.04%
EVRG	C	-0.03%
JLL	C	-0.03%
CRM	B	-0.03%
ROP	D	-0.03%
MAA	D	-0.02%
EMR	B	-0.02%
MEDP	F	-0.02%
TXT	F	-0.02%
ADM	F	-0.02%
LAMR	C	-0.02%

PXF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Banks - Global Auto Manufacturers Banks - Regional - Asia Consumer Electronics Drug Manufacturers - Major Software - Application Banks - Regional - Europe Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries Capital Markets Computer Systems Diagnostics & Research Farm & Construction Equipment Gambling Gold Household & Personal Products Lumber & Wood Production Oil & Gas Integrated Packaging & Containers Railroads Utilities - Regulated Electric