FLJP vs. QLVD ETF Comparison

Comparison of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) to FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVD)

FLJP

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF

FLJP Description

The investment seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the FTSE Japan RIC Capped Index (the FTSE Japan Capped Index). Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the FTSE Japan Capped Index and in depositary receipts representing such securities. The FTSE Japan Capped Index is based on the FTSE Japan Index and is designed to measure the performance of Japanese large- and mid-capitalization stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.84

Average Daily Volume

758,836

Number of Holdings ^*

11

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

QLVD

FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund

QLVD Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility IndexSM. The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess lower overall absolute volatility characteristics relative to a broad universe of securities domiciled in developed market countries, excluding the U.S. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the underlying index. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.19

Average Daily Volume

3,318

Number of Holdings ^*

6

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FLJP	QLVD
30 Days	1.91%	-1.86%
60 Days	-5.23%	-5.38%
90 Days	-5.32%	-4.57%
12 Months	11.25%	11.59%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in FLJP	Weight in QLVD	Overlap
	MFG	B	1.4%	1.18%	1.18%

FLJP Overweight 10 Positions Relative to QLVD

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	TM	D	4.66%
	MUFG	B	2.99%
	SONY	B	2.64%
	SMFG	B	1.95%
	HMC	F	0.95%
	NMR	B	0.38%
	AGCO	D	0.12%
	MBAVU	D	0.08%
	PIXY	F	0.02%
	MNTX	C	0.01%

FLJP Underweight 5 Positions Relative to QLVD

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	UL	D	-2.75%
	NVS	D	-2.43%
	CNI	D	-1.27%
	TD	F	-0.55%
	HSBH	B	-0.16%

FLJP: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Auto Manufacturers Banks - Global Banks - Regional - Asia Capital Markets Consumer Electronics Diversified Industrials Farm & Construction Equipment Staffing & Outsourcing Services

Keywords: Advisory Services Bank Financial Products Investment Banking Investment Banking Services Structured Finance Asset And Liability Management Asset Management Automotive Industry Banking Cars Consumer Finance Corporate Banking Financial Advisory Services Investment Bank Investment Product Liability Management Mitsui Mower Passenger Car

QLVD: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Banks - Global Banks - Regional - Asia Drug Manufacturers - Major Household & Personal Products Railroads

Keywords: Asset Management Services Bank Banking Investment Banking Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Advisory Services American Depositary Receipt Animal Health Antibiotics Asset And Liability Management Asset Management Automated Banking Automated Banking Machines Automotive Products Banking Solutions Biotechnology Blood Test Cash Management Chemical Cleaning Products