MFDX vs. VWO ETF Comparison

Comparison of PIMCO Equitiy Series PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
MFDX

PIMCO Equitiy Series PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

MFDX Description

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The underlying index is constructed by RAFI Indices, LLC using a rules-based approach to construct factor portfolios within the underlying index. The underlying index consists of "factor portfolios," each of which emphasizes one of the following factors: value, low volatility, quality and momentum.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$31.14

Average Daily Volume

18,805

Number of Holdings *

50

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
VWO

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

VWO Description The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing substantially all (approximately 95%) of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Emerging Index, while employing a form of sampling to reduce risk. The FTSE Emerging Index includes approximately 851 common stocks of companies located in emerging markets around the world. As of May 31, 2013, the largest markets covered in the index were China, Brazil, Taiwan, and India.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$44.79

Average Daily Volume

9,361,138

Number of Holdings *

33

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period MFDX VWO
30 Days 6.35% 9.54%
60 Days 2.24% 6.95%
90 Days 6.88% 8.89%
12 Months 14.20% 16.37%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in MFDX Weight in VWO Overlap
MFDX Overweight 50 Positions Relative to VWO
Symbol Grade Weight
NVS B 0.81%
UL A 0.75%
ABBV D 0.54%
HMC D 0.52%
MDT C 0.52%
STLA D 0.46%
E B 0.45%
TM D 0.45%
MFG C 0.43%
NXPI A 0.32%
TT A 0.28%
BCS A 0.27%
MUFG C 0.27%
GRMN A 0.2%
SHOP F 0.18%
CNI D 0.17%
LULU F 0.15%
DEO D 0.15%
ICLR D 0.12%
SPOT B 0.12%
GOLD B 0.11%
WCN C 0.11%
LOGI D 0.1%
AGCO D 0.08%
TEVA A 0.08%
NMR D 0.07%
ALV A 0.07%
RBA C 0.06%
WFG D 0.06%
CHKP D 0.06%
TEAM D 0.05%
CCEP A 0.05%
OTEX F 0.04%
ALLE D 0.04%
MNDY F 0.03%
AEI F 0.03%
PDS C 0.03%
TARO C 0.03%
CMPR D 0.03%
WIX D 0.03%
CYBR D 0.02%
FROG D 0.02%
TNK B 0.02%
QGEN B 0.02%
DOOO C 0.02%
CSIQ F 0.01%
CUK F 0.01%
ASND D 0.01%
YY C 0.01%
CRSP F 0.01%
MFDX Underweight 33 Positions Relative to VWO
Symbol Grade Weight
BABA B -2.0%
HDB D -1.28%
PDD B -0.95%
VALE C -0.58%
IBN C -0.42%
BIDU C -0.36%
TCOM A -0.32%
TSM B -0.24%
LI F -0.18%
UMC C -0.17%
YUMC F -0.16%
ABEV F -0.13%
CHT D -0.13%
BEKE B -0.12%
ASAI F -0.11%
BGNE C -0.1%
TME B -0.1%
NIO D -0.08%
WIT D -0.08%
BZ B -0.08%
XPEV F -0.07%
YMM C -0.07%
ITUB D -0.07%
TAL B -0.06%
BCH A -0.06%
UMC C -0.06%
VIPS D -0.06%
CHT D -0.05%
ERJ C -0.05%
GGB C -0.05%
SBSW D -0.04%
CSAN F -0.04%
BILI C -0.04%
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