VSS vs. PDN ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF (VSS) to PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (PDN)
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF
VSS Description
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks of international small-cap companies. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, a free-float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. The index includes approximately 3,050 stocks of companies located in 46 countries, including both developed and emerging markets.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$125.20
Average Daily Volume
201,104
46
PDN
PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio
PDN Description
The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (Fund) is based on the FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Mid-Small 1500 Index ND (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) based on the securities in the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of small and mid capitalization equities of companies domiciled in developed international markets (excluding the US), selected based on the following four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, cash flow, sales and dividends. The equities with the highest fundamental strength are weighted according to their fundamental scores. The Index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. The Fund and the Index are reconstituted annually.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$34.71
Average Daily Volume
78,379
17
Performance
| Period | VSS | PDN |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 4.41% | 2.97% |
| 60 Days | 11.31% | 10.11% |
| 90 Days | 4.89% | 6.51% |
| 12 Months | 24.57% | 23.75% |
11 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in VSS | Weight in PDN | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOOO | F | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.07% | |
| FLNG | B | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | |
| FRO | B | 0.11% | 0.1% | 0.1% | |
| GOGL | C | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.05% | |
| HAFN | B | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.06% | |
| IAG | C | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.09% | |
| LSPD | C | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.05% | |
| PRMW | B | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.11% | |
| RBA | D | 0.48% | 0.16% | 0.16% | |
| TAC | A | 0.08% | 0.16% | 0.08% | |
| TRMD | D | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
VSS Overweight 35 Positions Relative to PDN
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTEX | D | 0.26% | |
| WFG | C | 0.2% | |
| LIF | B | 0.08% | |
| CAR | D | 0.06% | |
| SGRP | C | 0.04% | |
| MOMO | B | 0.03% | |
| ATAT | A | 0.03% | |
| SPNS | B | 0.03% | |
| SSBI | F | 0.02% | |
| EH | C | 0.02% | |
| CSIQ | D | 0.02% | |
| FINV | A | 0.02% | |
| JKS | C | 0.02% | |
| IMOS | D | 0.02% | |
| SLDB | F | 0.01% | |
| VGR | B | 0.01% | |
| IONR | C | 0.01% | |
| GCBC | F | 0.01% | |
| UBSI | D | 0.01% | |
| AZUL | F | 0.01% | |
| DDL | B | 0.01% | |
| AUDC | F | 0.01% | |
| VMAR | F | 0.01% | |
| VNET | B | 0.01% | |
| SOHU | A | 0.01% | |
| CHGX | A | 0.01% | |
| RENB | F | 0.01% | |
| GOTU | D | 0.01% | |
| BAOS | D | 0.0% | |
| CALX | C | 0.0% | |
| GRIN | A | 0.0% | |
| HUYA | B | 0.0% | |
| CTS | B | 0.0% | |
| DAO | B | 0.0% | |
| CAN | D | 0.0% |
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