SCZ vs. PDN ETF Comparison
Comparison of iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) to PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (PDN)
SCZ
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
SCZ Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index (the "underlying index"). The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The underlying index represents the small-cap segment of the MSCI EAFE Index. As of June 30, 2012, the underlying index consisted of the following 22 developed market country indexes or regions.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$62.97
Average Daily Volume
825,419
1
PDN
PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio
PDN Description
The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (Fund) is based on the FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Mid-Small 1500 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 small and mid capitalization equities of companies domiciled in developed international markets (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
$33.10
Average Daily Volume
18,937
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Performance
Period | SCZ | PDN |
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30 Days | 2.06% | 2.35% |
60 Days | -1.02% | -0.35% |
90 Days | 1.75% | 1.74% |
12 Months | 8.52% | 8.75% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol | Grade | Weight in SCZ | Weight in PDN | Overlap |
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SCZ Overweight 1 Positions Relative to PDN
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
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HKD | F | -2.8% |
SCZ: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
PDN: Top Represented Industries & Keywords