MVFG vs. ASET ETF Comparison

Comparison of Monarch Volume Factor Global Unconstrained Index ETF (MVFG) to FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET)

MVFG

Monarch Volume Factor Global Unconstrained Index ETF

MVFG Description

MVFG is a fund of fund, emphasizing equity ETFs with strong cash flow and adjusting towards treasury ETFs during cash flow challenges. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of its target index, composed of up to 25 equally weighted equity ETFs selected for financial health, alongside treasury ETFs as necessary. Screening US-listed equity ETFs with global exposure, including emerging markets, the fund adheres to specific criteria like no leverage, non-inverse fund structure, assets over $50 million, and a trading history of at least two years. Following the proprietary Volume Factor methodology, it identifies sectors with positive cash flow dynamics. MVFG's adaptable strategy involves adjusting sector allocations in response to financial trends, ensuring a proportional representation of index securities. During market downturns, the fund may increase exposure to treasury ETFs while rebalancing sector weightings to navigate evolving market conditions. MVFG focuses on global market intricacies and aims for diversified positive cash flow strategies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.39

Average Daily Volume

6,266

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

ASET

FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund

ASET Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Real Assets Allocation IndexSM. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of an optimized allocation to the underlying funds that is intended to provide exposures to certain real assets and minimize overall volatility of investment in the underlying funds. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$31.80

Average Daily Volume

916

Number of Holdings ^*

3

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	MVFG	ASET
30 Days	-0.14%	-1.40%
60 Days	0.72%	-1.26%
90 Days	1.08%	0.11%
12 Months		11.91%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in MVFG	Weight in ASET	Overlap
	GUNR	D	3.82%	9.83%	3.82%

MVFG Overweight 9 Positions Relative to ASET

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	XSMO	B	4.92%
	IWP	A	4.63%
	XLRE	C	4.57%
	SPHD	A	4.51%
	SCHH	C	4.26%
	CIBR	B	4.25%
	ESGV	A	4.25%
	ASHR	C	3.45%
	KWEB	D	3.26%

MVFG Underweight 2 Positions Relative to ASET

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	NFRA	C	-49.92%
	GQRE	C	-40.13%

MVFG: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Stock Market Index Index Fund Real Estate Investment Trust Csi Invesco Powershares Midcap Csi 300 Index Cybersecurity Dividend Dividend Yield Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Exchange Traded Funds Fundamentally Based Indexes Internet Index Invesco Investment Management Investment Trust Msci Kld 400 Social Index

ASET: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Index Fund American Depositary Receipt Banking Global Depository Receipt Investment Trust Natural Resources Northern Trust Real Estate Investment Trust Stoxx