VFMV vs. TDIV ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) to First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)

VFMV

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF

VFMV Description

The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The fund invests primarily in a group of U.S. common stocks that together are deemed by the advisor to have the potential to generate lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$121.04

Average Daily Volume

6,648

Number of Holdings ^*

146

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

TDIV

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund

TDIV Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and/or depositary receipts included in the index. The index is owned and was developed by NASDAQ(R) (the "Index Provider"). The index is calculated and maintained by the index Provider. The index includes up to 100 Technology and Telecommunications companies that pay a regular or common dividend. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$79.00

Average Daily Volume

105,897

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VFMV	TDIV
30 Days	0.95%	3.37%
60 Days	4.49%	4.52%
90 Days	6.49%	4.56%
12 Months	24.78%	40.29%

23 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VFMV	Weight in TDIV	Overlap
AAPL	C	0.64%	8.64%	0.64%
ADI	C	1.42%	2.43%	1.42%
AMAT	D	0.13%	1.34%	0.13%
AVGO	C	0.71%	9.24%	0.71%
CSCO	C	1.46%	1.99%	1.46%
DLB	D	1.06%	0.09%	0.09%
DOX	C	1.03%	0.33%	0.33%
HPQ	D	0.72%	1.41%	0.72%
IBM	B	1.31%	9.46%	1.31%
IDCC	B	1.14%	0.13%	0.13%
KLAC	D	0.09%	1.06%	0.09%
LDOS	B	0.29%	0.31%	0.29%
LRCX	F	0.08%	1.2%	0.08%
MSFT	C	0.45%	7.67%	0.45%
MSI	B	0.03%	2.11%	0.03%
MU	F	0.04%	0.53%	0.04%
NTAP	D	1.57%	0.59%	0.59%
OLED	C	0.19%	0.12%	0.12%
QCOM	D	0.69%	3.02%	0.69%
ROP	C	1.5%	0.47%	0.47%
T	C	0.51%	2.21%	0.51%
TXN	C	1.54%	6.19%	1.54%
VZ	B	1.2%	1.99%	1.2%

VFMV Overweight 123 Positions Relative to TDIV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
CVLT	B	1.63%
TJX	B	1.56%
TMUS	C	1.56%
MCK	F	1.5%
PGR	B	1.49%
VECO	F	1.49%
EA	D	1.48%
WMT	C	1.47%
WM	D	1.46%
JNJ	C	1.46%
PG	C	1.45%
LMT	C	1.44%
GD	B	1.43%
MUSA	D	1.43%
XOM	C	1.42%
KEX	C	1.4%
RSG	D	1.39%
MRK	D	1.39%
IDT	C	1.35%
ABBV	C	1.34%
ORLY	C	1.33%
DUK	C	1.31%
CHD	D	1.28%
REGN	C	1.27%
NOC	B	1.27%
MCD	B	1.24%
FCN	D	1.21%
CME	C	1.19%
CBOE	C	1.13%
LRN	B	1.05%
CL	D	1.05%
GIS	B	0.98%
WMB	B	0.97%
HSTM	C	0.97%
MGEE	B	0.96%
LLY	C	0.92%
GILD	B	0.89%
GOOGL	D	0.87%
CRUS	D	0.86%
SAFT	D	0.86%
GPOR	D	0.85%
UNH	C	0.85%
INST	D	0.83%
NSIT	D	0.83%
CHE	C	0.81%
LAUR	C	0.79%
NABL	D	0.78%
BLKB	C	0.78%
CVX	D	0.77%
CAH	C	0.75%
WTM	D	0.75%
GOOG	D	0.7%
OSIS	D	0.7%
AMGN	B	0.64%
YELP	F	0.63%
MCS	C	0.61%
META	B	0.6%
INSW	D	0.55%
MATX	B	0.54%
PBH	B	0.52%
ED	C	0.51%
NEU	D	0.49%
FLO	C	0.47%
KO	C	0.46%
FANG	D	0.45%
HSY	C	0.45%
V	C	0.44%
AJG	D	0.43%
TRV	C	0.43%
THFF	B	0.42%
AZO	D	0.42%
K	B	0.4%
WEC	C	0.39%
MDLZ	B	0.39%
RLI	B	0.36%
NVEC	D	0.35%
OLLI	C	0.34%
AMSF	C	0.34%
JBSS	D	0.33%
RTX	C	0.33%
CASS	C	0.32%
BMY	C	0.31%
ROL	C	0.29%
BRK.A	C	0.29%
IMMR	D	0.28%
MO	C	0.28%
MTSI	D	0.26%
LOPE	D	0.25%
KMI	B	0.24%
EBF	B	0.24%
EQC	C	0.24%
ACN	C	0.23%
EXEL	C	0.23%
JJSF	C	0.23%
SPOK	C	0.19%
DECK	C	0.19%
SPNS	D	0.17%
QNST	B	0.15%
PSX	F	0.14%
DGICA	B	0.12%
TNK	F	0.12%
AMZN	C	0.11%
CLBK	C	0.1%
DJCO	A	0.1%
DTM	B	0.1%
CNXN	B	0.08%
CB	B	0.08%
KMB	D	0.07%
GLRE	B	0.06%
PEP	C	0.06%
LANC	D	0.06%
REYN	C	0.06%
UNM	B	0.06%
ATR	B	0.05%
SFL	F	0.05%
EIG	C	0.04%
DTE	C	0.04%
AKAM	D	0.04%
VRTX	D	0.04%
NBIX	F	0.04%
CNA	C	0.04%
SPOT	B	0.03%
CMS	C	0.03%

VFMV Underweight 57 Positions Relative to TDIV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
ORCL	C	-5.14%
TSM	C	-3.45%
CMCSA	D	-1.83%
INTU	C	-1.62%
GLW	C	-1.6%
APH	D	-1.47%
NXPI	F	-1.27%
VOD	C	-1.09%
MCHP	F	-1.05%
TEL	D	-1.03%
CTSH	C	-0.99%
STX	C	-0.94%
HPE	D	-0.92%
SWKS	D	-0.69%
CCOI	C	-0.64%
UI	B	-0.58%
DELL	D	-0.57%
CDW	D	-0.47%
OTEX	D	-0.44%
SSNC	B	-0.4%
INFY	C	-0.4%
MPWR	C	-0.37%
NOK	C	-0.3%
TDS	C	-0.26%
SAP	B	-0.25%
ERIC	B	-0.25%
LOGI	D	-0.22%
SNX	D	-0.17%
IRDM	D	-0.16%
CABO	F	-0.16%
AVT	C	-0.15%
DNB	C	-0.15%
TLK	D	-0.14%
PAYC	D	-0.14%
XRX	D	-0.13%
ORAN	B	-0.12%
ASX	D	-0.12%
TEF	B	-0.12%
UMC	C	-0.11%
ATHM	C	-0.11%
SAIC	C	-0.11%
AMKR	F	-0.1%
KBR	D	-0.1%
KLIC	F	-0.06%
VSH	F	-0.06%
YOU	C	-0.06%
ATNI	C	-0.05%
SSTK	F	-0.05%
POWI	F	-0.05%
PRGS	C	-0.05%
CSGS	C	-0.05%
BHE	D	-0.03%
STM	F	-0.02%
HCKT	C	-0.02%
ATEN	C	-0.02%
MEI	D	-0.02%
SLP	F	-0.0%

TDIV: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Semiconductors Telecom Services Information Technology Services Communication Equipment Software - Application Software - Infrastructure Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Electronic Components Computer Systems Business Services Data Storage Internet Content & Information Consumer Electronics Contract Manufacturers Diversified Industrials Electronics Distribution Engineering & Construction Health Information Services Media - Diversified Pay TV