FEDM vs. HFXI ETF Comparison

Comparison of FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets (FEDM) to IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI)

FEDM

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets

FEDM Description

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets is an exchange traded indexed fund launched by Northern Trust Corporation. It is managed by Northern Trust Investments, Incorporated. The fund invests in public equity markets across global ex-US region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. The fund invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust ESG & Climate Developed Markets, by using representative sampling technique. FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets was formed on September 20, 2021 and is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$52.55

Average Daily Volume

1,230

Number of Holdings ^*

* 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

$27.53

Average Daily Volume

138,677

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FEDM	HFXI
30 Days	1.40%	2.23%
60 Days	10.08%	9.84%
90 Days	4.55%	1.37%
12 Months	26.92%	23.87%

10 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FEDM	Weight in HFXI	Overlap
BCS	B	0.2%	0.24%	0.2%
DEO	C	1.02%	0.37%	0.37%
HMC	D	0.05%	0.28%	0.05%
MFG	B	0.12%	0.28%	0.12%
MUFG	D	0.73%	0.59%	0.59%
NMR	F	0.44%	0.1%	0.1%
NVS	D	1.23%	1.23%	1.23%
SONY	C	0.74%	0.6%	0.6%
TM	D	0.57%	1.15%	0.57%
XRX	D	0.29%	0.09%	0.09%

FEDM Overweight 5 Positions Relative to HFXI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TD	B	1.28%
CNI	D	0.85%
OTEX	D	0.24%
WFG	C	0.14%
GOLD	C	0.06%

FEDM Underweight 18 Positions Relative to HFXI

Symbol	Grade	Weight
UL	D	-0.81%
ABBV	C	-0.46%
SMFG	D	-0.44%
LYG	C	-0.25%
E	C	-0.21%
FLUT	B	-0.2%
STLA	F	-0.18%
SHG	D	-0.14%
SW	C	-0.14%
KB	D	-0.13%
LOGI	D	-0.08%
QGEN	F	-0.05%
AEI	C	-0.04%
AGCO	D	-0.04%
MBAVU	C	-0.03%
KEP	F	-0.03%
ELBM	C	-0.02%
LPL	D	-0.0%

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