VYMI vs. PXF ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) to PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio (PXF)
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
$70.12
Average Daily Volume
306,933
40
PXF
PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio
PXF Description
The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Portfolio (Fund) is based on the FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. 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 the largest developed market equities (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
$48.89
Average Daily Volume
57,870
32
Performance
| Period | VYMI | PXF |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.64% | -2.00% |
| 60 Days | -3.30% | -5.16% |
| 90 Days | -2.22% | -4.53% |
| 12 Months | 15.41% | 12.45% |
18 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in VYMI | Weight in PXF | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGCO | D | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.04% | |
| BCS | C | 0.34% | 0.8% | 0.34% | |
| E | F | 0.26% | 0.45% | 0.26% | |
| HMC | F | 0.36% | 0.32% | 0.32% | |
| HSBH | B | 1.28% | 1.0% | 1.0% | |
| KB | B | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.12% | |
| LYG | F | 0.32% | 0.29% | 0.29% | |
| MFG | B | 0.4% | 0.51% | 0.4% | |
| MUFG | B | 0.9% | 0.88% | 0.88% | |
| NMR | B | 0.11% | 0.15% | 0.11% | |
| NVS | D | 1.66% | 0.73% | 0.73% | |
| SHG | D | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.06% | |
| SMFG | B | 0.59% | 0.72% | 0.59% | |
| STLA | F | 0.21% | 0.27% | 0.21% | |
| SW | A | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.09% | |
| TD | F | 0.73% | 0.66% | 0.66% | |
| TM | D | 1.54% | 1.0% | 1.0% | |
| UL | D | 1.13% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
VYMI Overweight 22 Positions Relative to PXF
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