VPL vs. ILOW ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) to AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF (ILOW)
VPL

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF

VPL 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 the Pacific region. 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 Asia Pacific Index. The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index consists of approximately 808 common stocks of companies located in Japan, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand. As of May 31, 2013, Japan and Australia made up approximately 55% and 20%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$74.09

Average Daily Volume

360,096

Number of Holdings *

27

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
ILOW

AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF

ILOW Description The adviser seeks to achieve the fund"s investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of non-U.S. companies, and in companies in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in companies that are determined by the adviser to offer favorable long-term sustainable profitability, price stability, and attractive valuations.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$35.02

Average Daily Volume

29,597

Number of Holdings *

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VPL ILOW
30 Days 0.49% -1.35%
60 Days -4.68% -4.63%
90 Days -4.55% -3.86%
12 Months 10.43%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VPL Weight in ILOW Overlap
HMC F 0.59% 1.65% 0.59%
MUFG B 1.46% 1.6% 1.46%
SMFG B 0.97% 1.76% 0.97%
VPL Overweight 24 Positions Relative to ILOW
Symbol Grade Weight
TM D 2.5%
SONY B 1.29%
MFG B 0.65%
KB B 0.27%
SHG D 0.22%
NMR B 0.18%
XRX F 0.18%
AGCO D 0.07%
KEP B 0.05%
MBAVU D 0.05%
AEI D 0.05%
LIF D 0.04%
LPL F 0.03%
MNTX C 0.01%
PIXY F 0.01%
CALX D 0.0%
VGR D 0.0%
CTS C 0.0%
SLDB F 0.0%
GCBC C 0.0%
VMAR F 0.0%
RENB F 0.0%
CHGX A 0.0%
IONR D 0.0%
VPL Underweight 7 Positions Relative to ILOW
Symbol Grade Weight
PM B -1.44%
NVS D -0.99%
ABBV D -0.93%
CNI D -0.89%
DOX D -0.81%
BKNG A -0.72%
LOGI D -0.7%
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