VFMV vs. NXTG ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) to First Trust IndXX NextG ETF (NXTG)

VFMV

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF

VFMV Description

The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The fund invests primarily in a group of U.S. common stocks that together are deemed by the advisor to have the potential to generate lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$125.76

Average Daily Volume

6,724

Number of Holdings ^*

165

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

NXTG

First Trust IndXX NextG ETF

NXTG Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of companies that have devoted, or have committed to devote, material resources to the research, development and application of fifth generation ("5G") and next generation digital cellular technologies as they emerge.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$84.70

Average Daily Volume

5,712

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VFMV	NXTG
30 Days	2.93%	-2.72%
60 Days	3.96%	-1.93%
90 Days	4.73%	-1.04%
12 Months	26.73%	19.81%

13 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VFMV	Weight in NXTG	Overlap
AAPL	C	0.54%	1.29%	0.54%
ADI	D	1.5%	1.07%	1.07%
AVGO	D	0.64%	1.37%	0.64%
CSCO	B	1.25%	1.53%	1.25%
DOX	D	1.5%	1.35%	1.35%
IBM	C	1.52%	1.49%	1.49%
MSI	B	0.03%	1.57%	0.03%
MU	D	0.02%	0.85%	0.02%
QCOM	F	0.25%	0.92%	0.25%
QRVO	F	0.28%	0.73%	0.28%
T	A	1.41%	0.68%	0.68%
TMUS	B	1.43%	0.73%	0.73%
VZ	C	1.0%	0.55%	0.55%

VFMV Overweight 152 Positions Relative to NXTG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MCK	A	1.52%
EQC	B	1.49%
JNJ	C	1.49%
ABT	B	1.49%
PGR	A	1.48%
PG	C	1.48%
TXN	C	1.48%
COR	B	1.48%
LMT	D	1.47%
MRK	D	1.46%
ED	C	1.44%
CHD	A	1.44%
DUK	C	1.42%
KO	D	1.4%
SO	C	1.38%
CVLT	B	1.38%
NTAP	C	1.37%
ROP	B	1.33%
MSFT	D	1.3%
TJX	A	1.27%
XOM	B	1.23%
RSG	A	1.2%
NOC	D	1.17%
EA	A	1.16%
GD	D	1.14%
CME	B	1.14%
MUSA	B	1.13%
REGN	F	1.12%
ORLY	B	1.11%
IDT	B	1.1%
WMT	A	1.08%
RTX	D	1.06%
IDCC	B	1.06%
WM	B	1.06%
KEX	B	1.05%
CL	D	1.05%
CBOE	C	1.04%
GIS	D	1.0%
FCN	F	0.98%
LRN	A	0.97%
HPQ	B	0.96%
WTW	B	0.93%
CVX	A	0.9%
MGEE	B	0.89%
HSTM	B	0.84%
GILD	C	0.83%
MCD	D	0.79%
VECO	F	0.78%
DLB	B	0.78%
FE	C	0.77%
BSX	A	0.75%
UNH	B	0.75%
TYL	B	0.74%
ABBV	F	0.74%
TKO	A	0.73%
CHE	D	0.69%
SPOT	B	0.68%
SAFT	B	0.67%
BLKB	B	0.66%
CTRE	C	0.65%
CRUS	D	0.64%
GOOGL	C	0.64%
CAH	B	0.64%
NSIT	F	0.56%
WTM	A	0.54%
YELP	C	0.52%
NABL	F	0.51%
GOOG	C	0.48%
META	D	0.47%
GDDY	A	0.46%
WEC	A	0.45%
MATX	C	0.45%
PBH	A	0.42%
NEU	D	0.4%
FLO	D	0.38%
TRV	B	0.38%
INSW	F	0.37%
WMB	A	0.37%
HOLX	D	0.36%
HSY	F	0.36%
V	A	0.35%
DTM	A	0.35%
AJG	A	0.35%
PPC	C	0.34%
AZO	C	0.34%
LAUR	A	0.34%
NVEC	B	0.33%
THFF	B	0.33%
PFE	F	0.32%
LLY	F	0.32%
BRK.A	B	0.31%
VERX	A	0.3%
FANG	C	0.3%
RLI	A	0.3%
MDLZ	F	0.28%
OLLI	D	0.26%
ATR	B	0.25%
LIN	C	0.24%
JBSS	F	0.24%
MO	A	0.24%
ROL	B	0.23%
MCS	B	0.22%
EXEL	B	0.21%
AMSF	B	0.21%
LOPE	C	0.2%
MTSI	B	0.2%
DECK	A	0.2%
IMMR	C	0.2%
KMI	A	0.2%
ACN	B	0.2%
EBF	F	0.2%
JJSF	C	0.19%
CASS	C	0.19%
AEE	A	0.19%
QNST	B	0.18%
HQY	A	0.18%
SPOK	B	0.15%
FDP	B	0.15%
AMGN	F	0.14%
OLED	F	0.14%
HCKT	B	0.14%
SPNS	F	0.14%
TW	A	0.13%
PI	D	0.12%
CI	D	0.11%
PSX	C	0.1%
DGICA	A	0.1%
TNK	F	0.09%
DJCO	B	0.09%
AMAT	F	0.08%
KLAC	F	0.07%
CNXN	C	0.07%
CB	C	0.07%
UNM	A	0.06%
CTSH	B	0.06%
OSIS	A	0.06%
JPM	A	0.05%
AKAM	D	0.04%
CNA	C	0.04%
PEBK	B	0.04%
LANC	C	0.04%
CLBK	C	0.04%
GLRE	B	0.04%
PEP	F	0.04%
CMS	C	0.03%
NBIX	C	0.03%
BCAL	B	0.03%
EIG	B	0.03%
VRTX	D	0.03%
DTE	C	0.03%
MRAM	D	0.02%
FFNW	C	0.02%

VFMV Underweight 28 Positions Relative to NXTG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
FFIV	B	-1.74%
CIEN	C	-1.72%
MRVL	B	-1.49%
ANET	C	-1.49%
WIT	B	-1.47%
INFY	C	-1.47%
DLR	B	-1.44%
NOK	D	-1.42%
EQIX	A	-1.42%
NVDA	B	-1.41%
KEYS	A	-1.34%
SBAC	D	-1.34%
SONY	B	-1.32%
TSM	B	-1.31%
JNPR	D	-1.3%
CCI	C	-1.24%
HPE	B	-1.23%
AMT	C	-1.21%
AMD	F	-1.04%
SWKS	F	-0.99%
INTC	C	-0.98%
UMC	F	-0.98%
NXPI	D	-0.95%
MCHP	F	-0.84%
KT	A	-0.61%
SKM	C	-0.58%
VIV	F	-0.58%
CHT	C	-0.51%

VFMV: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Insurance - Property & Casualty Semiconductors Drug Manufacturers - Major Internet Content & Information Utilities - Regulated Electric Packaged Foods Software - Application Telecom Services Information Technology Services Aerospace & Defense Banks - Regional - US Biotechnology Business Services Medical Distribution Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Shipping & Ports Education & Training Services Household & Personal Products Media - Diversified Oil & Gas Midstream