VEA vs. DFAI ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI)

VEA

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

VEA Description

The investment seeks to provide a tax-efficient investment return consisting of long-term capital appreciation. The fund purchases stocks included in the FTSE Developed ex North America Index, which includes approximately 1,385 common stocks of companies located in developed countries of Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East. It uses statistical methods to "sample" the index, aiming to closely track its investment performance while limiting investments in Index securities that have undesirable tax characteristics in an attempt to minimize taxable income distributions.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$51.86

Average Daily Volume

7,786,191

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DFAI

Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF

DFAI Description

The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the International Universe. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The Advisor may also increase or reduce the fund's exposure to an eligible company, or exclude a company, based on shorter-term considerations, such as a company's price momentum and investment characteristics.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$31.25

Average Daily Volume

792,729

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VEA	DFAI
30 Days	0.55%	0.08%
60 Days	6.69%	6.55%
90 Days	3.02%	3.17%
12 Months	25.78%	23.98%

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VEA	Weight in DFAI	Overlap
	NVS	D	1.01%	0.87%	0.87%
	TM	D	0.93%	0.98%	0.93%

VEA Overweight 26 Positions Relative to DFAI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
UL	D	0.66%
SONY	C	0.48%
MUFG	F	0.47%
TD	B	0.43%
ABBV	A	0.37%
SHOP	C	0.36%
SMFG	D	0.34%
DEO	C	0.3%
CNI	D	0.27%
HMC	D	0.22%
MFG	D	0.22%
WCN	D	0.2%
LYG	D	0.2%
BCS	D	0.19%
FLUT	C	0.16%
GOLD	C	0.15%
E	B	0.15%
STLA	F	0.14%
SW	C	0.1%
SHG	D	0.09%
KB	D	0.09%
NMR	F	0.07%
LOGI	D	0.06%
XRX	D	0.06%
RBA	D	0.06%
QGEN	D	0.04%

VEA Underweight 2 Positions Relative to DFAI

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	NVO	F	-1.71%
	ASML	F	-1.16%

DFAI: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Auto Manufacturers Biotechnology Drug Manufacturers - Major Semiconductor Equipment & Materials