VEA vs. DFIC ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC)

VEA

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

VEA Description

The investment seeks to provide a tax-efficient investment return consisting of long-term capital appreciation. The fund purchases stocks included in the FTSE Developed ex North America Index, which includes approximately 1,385 common stocks of companies located in developed countries of Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East. It uses statistical methods to "sample" the index, aiming to closely track its investment performance while limiting investments in Index securities that have undesirable tax characteristics in an attempt to minimize taxable income distributions.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$49.50

Average Daily Volume

8,998,409

Number of Holdings ^*

61

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DFIC

Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF

DFIC Description

Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by DFA Australia Limited and Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.46

Average Daily Volume

778,447

Number of Holdings ^*

107

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VEA	DFIC
30 Days	-1.96%	-1.60%
60 Days	-5.10%	-4.89%
90 Days	-5.18%	-4.58%
12 Months	11.93%	12.54%

56 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VEA	Weight in DFIC	Overlap
	ABBV	D	0.38%	0.29%	0.29%
	AEI	D	0.02%	0.04%	0.02%
	AGCO	D	0.02%	0.04%	0.02%
	AUDC	D	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	BCS	C	0.19%	0.05%	0.05%
	BCS	C	0.19%	0.2%	0.19%
	CHGX	A	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	CNI	D	0.26%	0.15%	0.15%
	CTS	C	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	DEO	F	0.3%	0.07%	0.07%
	DOOO	F	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
	E	F	0.15%	0.18%	0.15%
	ELBM	F	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	FLNG	B	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	FLUT	A	0.18%	0.05%	0.05%
	FRO	F	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
	GOGL	F	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
	GOLD	D	0.15%	0.11%	0.11%
	HMC	F	0.21%	0.09%	0.09%
	HMC	F	0.21%	0.06%	0.06%
	HSBH	B	0.73%	0.05%	0.05%
	LOGI	D	0.05%	0.11%	0.05%
	LSPD	C	0.01%	0.02%	0.01%
	LYG	F	0.18%	0.03%	0.03%
	LYG	F	0.18%	0.16%	0.16%
	MBAVU	D	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%
	MFG	B	0.23%	0.11%	0.11%
	MNTX	C	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	MUFG	B	0.52%	0.35%	0.35%
	NMR	B	0.06%	0.06%	0.06%
	NMR	B	0.06%	0.04%	0.04%
	NVS	D	0.96%	0.84%	0.84%
	NVS	D	0.96%	0.09%	0.09%
	OTEX	D	0.03%	0.05%	0.03%
	PIXY	F	0.0%	0.02%	0.0%
	PRMW	C	0.02%	0.0%	0.0%
	QGEN	D	0.04%	0.03%	0.03%
	RBA	A	0.07%	0.06%	0.06%
	RENB	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	SHOP	B	0.41%	0.01%	0.01%
	SMFG	B	0.34%	0.11%	0.11%
	SMFG	B	0.34%	0.1%	0.1%
	SONY	B	0.46%	0.41%	0.41%
	STLA	F	0.12%	0.14%	0.12%
	SW	A	0.11%	0.0%	0.0%
	TAC	B	0.01%	0.03%	0.01%
	TD	F	0.42%	0.33%	0.33%
	TM	D	0.88%	0.01%	0.01%
	TM	D	0.88%	0.79%	0.79%
	TRMD	F	0.0%	0.02%	0.0%
	UL	D	0.65%	0.35%	0.35%
	VGR	D	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	VMAR	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	WCN	A	0.2%	0.08%	0.08%
	WFG	D	0.03%	0.05%	0.03%
	XRX	F	0.06%	0.05%	0.05%

VEA Overweight 12 Positions Relative to DFIC

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	KB	B	0.09%
	SHG	D	0.08%
	KEP	B	0.02%
	LPL	F	0.01%
	LIF	D	0.01%
	GEN	B	0.0%
	CALX	D	0.0%
	SLDB	F	0.0%
	GCBC	C	0.0%
	IONR	D	0.0%
	SSBI	F	0.0%
	SPNS	F	0.0%

VEA Underweight 51 Positions Relative to DFIC

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	ASML	F	-0.66%
	BP	D	-0.44%
	HSBC	B	-0.43%
	AZN	D	-0.42%
	BHP	F	-0.36%
	NVO	D	-0.31%
	BBVA	F	-0.29%
	RELX	C	-0.23%
	NWG	C	-0.17%
	BTI	B	-0.11%
	PHG	D	-0.1%
	SAP	B	-0.08%
	NGG	D	-0.08%
	IHG	A	-0.07%
	SAN	F	-0.07%
	WPP	B	-0.06%
	STM	F	-0.06%
	MT	B	-0.05%
	TEF	D	-0.05%
	PSO	B	-0.05%
	CCEP	C	-0.04%
	TEVA	D	-0.03%
	SNN	D	-0.03%
	TS	B	-0.03%
	TCI	D	-0.02%
	ARGX	A	-0.02%
	NOK	D	-0.02%
	ECO	F	-0.01%
	MGIC	F	-0.01%
	CUK	B	-0.01%
	GMAB	F	-0.01%
	ORLA	C	-0.01%
	PDS	C	-0.01%
	LGO	C	-0.0%
	FORTY	C	-0.0%
	PSNY	F	-0.0%
	IAUX	F	-0.0%
	KGEI	B	-0.0%
	TATT	B	-0.0%
	OGI	F	-0.0%
	CACC	D	-0.0%
	PTMN	F	-0.0%
	TAK	F	-0.0%
	IMMP	F	-0.0%
	AUID	F	-0.0%
	UBCP	C	-0.0%
	NICE	C	-0.0%
	BLCO	D	-0.0%
	TLRY	F	-0.0%
	CLF	F	-0.0%
	DNN	B	-0.0%

VEA: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Software - Application Banks - Global Auto Manufacturers Banks - Regional - Asia Shipping & Ports Communication Equipment Consumer Electronics Drug Manufacturers - Major Other Industrial Metals & Mining Banks - Regional - Europe Banks - Regional - US Beverages - Soft Drinks Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries Biotechnology Business Services Capital Markets Computer Systems Diagnostics & Research Diversified Industrials Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

Keywords: Bank Banking Financial Products Investment Banking Investment Banking Services Asset Management Commercial Banking Corporate Banking Fax Insurance Products Investment Bank Natural Gas Structured Finance Systems Integrator Advisory Services Asset Management Services Biotechnology Cars Cash Management Services Electricity

DFIC: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Banks - Global Software - Application Auto Manufacturers Biotechnology Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic Drug Manufacturers - Major Gold Industrial Metals & Minerals Shipping & Ports Beverages - Soft Drinks Communication Equipment Diagnostics & Research Information Technology Services Leisure Oil & Gas Integrated Other Industrial Metals & Mining Publishing Tobacco Advertising Agencies Aerospace & Defense

Keywords: Bank Banking Cancer Financial Products Investment Banking Mining Asset Management Biotechnology Telecommunications Commercial Banking Computing Insurance Products Investment Banking Services Investment Product Medicine Natural Gas Transport Cars Cloud Computing Compliance Solutions