VIGI vs. GMOI ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) to GMO International Value ETF (GMOI)

VIGI

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIGI Description

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ International Dividend Achievers Select Index, which focuses on high quality companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, that have both the ability and the commitment to grow their dividends over time. The fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the broadly diversified collection of securities that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. 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 the indexs key characteristics. Vanguards refined indexing process, combined with low management fees and efficient trading, has provided tight tracking, net of expenses.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$82.58

Average Daily Volume

209,500

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

GMOI

GMO International Value ETF

GMOI Description

GMOI aims for total return by focusing on international equities considered undervalued. The fund employs a combination of quantitative methods to analyze financial data, market conditions, and broader economic trends. Its proprietary models forecast returns by assessing both tangible and intangible company assets. This approach informs portfolio construction by considering sector diversity, geographic exposure, and ESG factors, while avoiding investments in industries like cluster munitions and thermal coal. By maintaining a broad investment strategy, GMOI addresses various market capitalizations and regions. To enhance liquidity and provide flexibility, the fund can also invest in the GMO US Treasury Fund and money market instruments.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$24.33

Average Daily Volume

50,653

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VIGI	GMOI
30 Days	-2.49%
60 Days	-5.80%
90 Days	-5.19%
12 Months	12.64%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VIGI	Weight in GMOI	Overlap
	NVS	D	3.96%	3.38%	3.38%

VIGI Overweight 8 Positions Relative to GMOI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
SONY	B	2.48%
SMFG	B	1.89%
DEO	F	1.55%
CNI	D	1.35%
LOGI	D	0.29%
OTEX	D	0.18%
MBAVU	D	0.1%
MNTX	C	0.02%

VIGI Underweight 20 Positions Relative to GMOI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TTE	F	-3.13%
BHP	F	-2.92%
SNY	F	-2.51%
TD	F	-2.46%
GSK	F	-1.87%
HSBC	B	-1.76%
HMC	F	-1.48%
LYG	F	-1.47%
ING	F	-1.38%
BBVA	F	-1.34%
NOK	D	-1.09%
STLA	F	-1.06%
RIO	D	-1.06%
EQNR	D	-0.95%
VOD	F	-0.94%
TS	B	-0.67%
E	F	-0.56%
WFG	D	-0.25%
STM	F	-0.21%
NWG	C	-0.06%