VGK vs. VYMI ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard FTSE European ETF (VGK) to Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI)
VGK
Vanguard FTSE European ETF
VGK Description
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe Index. The FTSE Developed Europe Index is made up of approximately 497 common stocks of companies located in 17 European countries-mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany (which made up approximately 34%, 15%, 14%, and 13%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization as of May 31, 2013).
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$64.57
Average Daily Volume
1,574,805
18
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
$70.07
Average Daily Volume
305,675
40
Performance
| Period | VGK | VYMI |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -5.82% | -2.42% |
| 60 Days | -7.51% | -2.73% |
| 90 Days | -8.54% | -2.29% |
| 12 Months | 9.07% | 15.33% |
VGK Underweight 32 Positions Relative to VYMI
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM | F | -1.54% | |
| MUFG | B | -0.9% | |
| TD | D | -0.73% | |
| SMFG | B | -0.59% | |
| MFG | A | -0.4% | |
| HMC | F | -0.36% | |
| VALE | F | -0.31% | |
| KB | B | -0.16% | |
| SHG | C | -0.14% | |
| UMC | F | -0.13% | |
| NMR | B | -0.11% | |
| CHT | C | -0.11% | |
| ABEV | F | -0.07% | |
| ASAI | F | -0.05% | |
| BCH | C | -0.04% | |
| AGCO | D | -0.04% | |
| CIB | B | -0.03% | |
| QFIN | A | -0.03% | |
| GGB | C | -0.03% | |
| AEI | D | -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% |
VGK: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
VYMI: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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