VSGX vs. HFXI ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) to IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI)

VSGX

Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF

VSGX Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index. 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. The index, which is market-capitalization weighted, is composed of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks of companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, and is screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria by the index sponsor, which is independent of Vanguard.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$61.12

Average Daily Volume

91,860

Number of Holdings ^*

99

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

HFXI

IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF

HFXI Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the FTSE Developed ex North America 50% Hedged to USD Index (the "underlying index"). The underlying index is an equity benchmark of international stocks from developed markets, with approximately half of the currency exposure of the securities included in the underlying index "hedged" against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities and other instruments included in its underlying index.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.50

Average Daily Volume

141,640

Number of Holdings ^*

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VSGX	HFXI
30 Days	2.53%	1.33%
60 Days	5.11%	1.93%
90 Days	6.93%	3.54%
12 Months	20.80%	18.61%

20 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VSGX	Weight in HFXI	Overlap
	BCS	B	0.17%	0.24%	0.17%
	ELBM	C	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	HMC	D	0.23%	0.28%	0.23%
	KB	D	0.08%	0.13%	0.08%
	LOGI	D	0.07%	0.08%	0.07%
	LPL	F	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
	LYG	B	0.19%	0.26%	0.19%
	MBAVU	C	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%
	MFG	D	0.23%	0.31%	0.23%
	MUFG	D	0.51%	0.67%	0.51%
	NMR	D	0.07%	0.11%	0.07%
	NVS	C	0.95%	1.16%	0.95%
	QGEN	C	0.04%	0.05%	0.04%
	SHG	C	0.07%	0.14%	0.07%
	SMFG	D	0.37%	0.49%	0.37%
	SONY	C	0.45%	0.56%	0.45%
	STLA	F	0.18%	0.18%	0.18%
	TM	F	1.07%	1.21%	1.07%
	UL	C	0.59%	0.78%	0.59%
	XRX	D	0.06%	0.08%	0.06%

VSGX Overweight 79 Positions Relative to HFXI

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	BABA	B	0.67%
	HDB	C	0.5%
	TD	B	0.43%
	PDD	F	0.41%
	SHOP	C	0.35%
	CNI	D	0.29%
	WCN	D	0.2%
	IBN	B	0.2%
	TCOM	C	0.11%
	UMC	C	0.09%
	RBA	B	0.06%
	CHT	B	0.06%
	YUMC	D	0.05%
	OTEX	D	0.04%
	WIT	C	0.04%
	BEKE	D	0.04%
	LI	D	0.04%
	WFG	B	0.03%
	BZ	F	0.03%
	BGNE	C	0.03%
	ASAI	F	0.03%
	PRMW	B	0.02%
	FRO	D	0.02%
	GGB	D	0.02%
	TAL	F	0.02%
	VIPS	D	0.02%
	BILI	C	0.02%
	BCH	C	0.02%
	XPEV	C	0.02%
	YMM	D	0.02%
	NIO	C	0.02%
	SQM	D	0.01%
	BWLP	F	0.01%
	TRMD	C	0.01%
	ATHM	C	0.01%
	GOGL	D	0.01%
	LSPD	D	0.01%
	LIF	D	0.01%
	CAR	F	0.01%
	HAFN	D	0.01%
	DOOO	F	0.01%
	BRFS	C	0.01%
	JEWL	D	0.0%
	SLDB	F	0.0%
	GCBC	D	0.0%
	DADA	D	0.0%
	DAO	F	0.0%
	CAN	D	0.0%
	CALX	D	0.0%
	VGR	B	0.0%
	IONR	C	0.0%
	VNET	C	0.0%
	VMAR	F	0.0%
	AUDC	F	0.0%
	DDL	C	0.0%
	CHGX	B	0.0%
	UBSI	B	0.0%
	SSBI	F	0.0%
	SOHU	C	0.0%
	AZUL	F	0.0%
	TUYA	D	0.0%
	RENB	F	0.0%
	EH	F	0.0%
	MNTX	D	0.0%
	GOTU	F	0.0%
	CSIQ	F	0.0%
	IMOS	F	0.0%
	FLNG	C	0.0%
	DQ	D	0.0%
	JKS	D	0.0%
	GDS	B	0.0%
	FINV	C	0.0%
	CIB	D	0.0%
	MOMO	D	0.0%
	ATAT	B	0.0%
	SPNS	D	0.0%
	PIXY	F	0.0%
	YY	C	0.0%
	IAG	C	0.0%

VSGX Underweight 8 Positions Relative to HFXI

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	ABBV	C	-0.46%
	DEO	C	-0.36%
	E	C	-0.21%
	FLUT	B	-0.18%
	SW	B	-0.13%
	AGCO	D	-0.05%
	AEI	D	-0.04%
	KEP	C	-0.03%

VSGX: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Auto Manufacturers Banks - Regional - Asia Internet Content & Information Software - Application Banks - Global Information Technology Services Shipping & Ports Specialty Retail Banks - Regional - Latin America Banks - Regional - US Biotechnology Communication Equipment Consumer Electronics Education & Training Services Grocery Stores Leisure Marine Shipping Other Industrial Metals & Mining Semiconductors Software - Infrastructure

Keywords: Bank Banking Investment Banking Financial Products Investment Banking Services Transport Computing Investment Product Systems Integrator Telecommunications Asset Management Cars Cash Management Commercial Banking Currency Deposit Products Insurance Products Investment Bank Project Finance Structured Finance

HFXI: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Auto Manufacturers Banks - Global Banks - Regional - Asia Consumer Electronics Drug Manufacturers - Major Banks - Regional - Europe Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries Capital Markets Computer Systems Diagnostics & Research Farm & Construction Equipment Gambling Household & Personal Products Information Technology Services Oil & Gas Integrated Other Industrial Metals & Mining Packaging & Containers Real Estate - Development Utilities - Regulated Electric

Keywords: Bank Banking Investment Banking Investment Banking Services Financial Products Asset Management Corporate Banking Investment Bank Structured Finance Advisory Services Cars Commercial Banking Financial Advisory Services Insurance Products Investment Product Project Finance Securitization Syndicated Loan Account Management Asset And Liability Management