VFMV vs. SIXG ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) to Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (SIXG)

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

$126.54

Average Daily Volume

6,907

Number of Holdings ^*

165

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

SIXG

Defiance Connective Technologies ETF

SIXG Description

The fund uses a passive management approach to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the index. The index is a rules-based index that consists of a tiered, modified market capitalization-weighted portfolio of the U.S.-listed equity securities, including depositary receipts, of companies whose products or services are predominantly tied to the development of 5G networking and communication technologies (collectively, "5G Companies").

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$46.13

Average Daily Volume

19,374

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VFMV	SIXG
30 Days	3.75%	4.25%
60 Days	4.37%	7.76%
90 Days	5.38%	8.93%
12 Months	27.52%

14 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VFMV	Weight in SIXG	Overlap
AAPL	C	0.54%	4.7%	0.54%
AKAM	D	0.04%	1.44%	0.04%
AVGO	D	0.64%	4.84%	0.64%
CSCO	B	1.25%	4.16%	1.25%
DOX	D	1.5%	1.52%	1.5%
IDCC	A	1.06%	2.02%	1.06%
MTSI	B	0.2%	1.8%	0.2%
NABL	F	0.51%	1.24%	0.51%
NTAP	C	1.37%	1.68%	1.37%
QCOM	F	0.25%	3.32%	0.25%
QRVO	F	0.28%	0.94%	0.28%
T	A	1.41%	1.48%	1.41%
TMUS	B	1.43%	1.66%	1.43%
VZ	C	1.0%	1.33%	1.0%

VFMV Overweight 151 Positions Relative to SIXG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
IBM	C	1.52%
MCK	B	1.52%
ADI	D	1.5%
EQC	B	1.49%
JNJ	D	1.49%
ABT	B	1.49%
PGR	A	1.48%
PG	A	1.48%
TXN	C	1.48%
COR	B	1.48%
LMT	D	1.47%
MRK	F	1.46%
ED	D	1.44%
CHD	B	1.44%
DUK	C	1.42%
KO	D	1.4%
SO	D	1.38%
CVLT	B	1.38%
ROP	B	1.33%
MSFT	F	1.3%
TJX	A	1.27%
XOM	B	1.23%
RSG	A	1.2%
NOC	D	1.17%
EA	A	1.16%
GD	F	1.14%
CME	A	1.14%
MUSA	A	1.13%
REGN	F	1.12%
ORLY	B	1.11%
IDT	B	1.1%
WMT	A	1.08%
RTX	C	1.06%
WM	A	1.06%
KEX	C	1.05%
CL	D	1.05%
CBOE	B	1.04%
GIS	D	1.0%
FCN	D	0.98%
LRN	A	0.97%
HPQ	B	0.96%
WTW	B	0.93%
CVX	A	0.9%
MGEE	C	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	B	0.75%
UNH	C	0.75%
TYL	B	0.74%
ABBV	D	0.74%
TKO	B	0.73%
CHE	D	0.69%
SPOT	B	0.68%
SAFT	C	0.67%
BLKB	B	0.66%
CTRE	D	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%
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	C	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	B	0.35%
AJG	B	0.35%
PPC	C	0.34%
AZO	C	0.34%
LAUR	A	0.34%
NVEC	C	0.33%
THFF	B	0.33%
PFE	D	0.32%
LLY	F	0.32%
BRK.A	B	0.31%
VERX	B	0.3%
FANG	D	0.3%
RLI	B	0.3%
MDLZ	F	0.28%
OLLI	D	0.26%
ATR	B	0.25%
LIN	D	0.24%
JBSS	D	0.24%
MO	A	0.24%
ROL	B	0.23%
MCS	B	0.22%
EXEL	B	0.21%
AMSF	B	0.21%
LOPE	B	0.2%
DECK	A	0.2%
IMMR	C	0.2%
KMI	A	0.2%
ACN	C	0.2%
EBF	F	0.2%
JJSF	B	0.19%
CASS	B	0.19%
AEE	A	0.19%
QNST	B	0.18%
HQY	B	0.18%
SPOK	C	0.15%
FDP	B	0.15%
AMGN	D	0.14%
OLED	D	0.14%
HCKT	B	0.14%
SPNS	F	0.14%
TW	A	0.13%
PI	D	0.12%
CI	F	0.11%
PSX	C	0.1%
DGICA	A	0.1%
TNK	F	0.09%
DJCO	B	0.09%
AMAT	F	0.08%
KLAC	D	0.07%
CNXN	C	0.07%
CB	C	0.07%
UNM	A	0.06%
CTSH	B	0.06%
OSIS	B	0.06%
JPM	A	0.05%
CNA	B	0.04%
PEBK	B	0.04%
LANC	C	0.04%
CLBK	B	0.04%
GLRE	B	0.04%
PEP	F	0.04%
CMS	C	0.03%
NBIX	C	0.03%
MSI	B	0.03%
BCAL	B	0.03%
EIG	B	0.03%
VRTX	F	0.03%
DTE	C	0.03%
MRAM	D	0.02%
FFNW	C	0.02%
MU	D	0.02%

VFMV Underweight 35 Positions Relative to SIXG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NVDA	C	-5.65%
ORCL	B	-5.22%
ANET	C	-2.67%
MRVL	B	-2.39%
CRDO	B	-2.2%
GSAT	C	-2.15%
DDOG	A	-2.09%
CIEN	B	-1.9%
ERIC	B	-1.86%
KD	B	-1.83%
NOK	D	-1.82%
ATEN	B	-1.82%
FFIV	B	-1.8%
CSGS	B	-1.74%
VIAV	B	-1.72%
KEYS	A	-1.71%
EXTR	B	-1.64%
NTCT	C	-1.63%
DT	C	-1.62%
SWI	B	-1.55%
IRDM	D	-1.53%
ARM	D	-1.51%
HCP	B	-1.5%
INFN	C	-1.49%
MXL	C	-1.46%
JNPR	F	-1.46%
EQIX	A	-1.44%
DOCN	D	-1.35%
SWKS	F	-1.32%
NPAB	B	-1.29%
CCI	D	-1.21%
CALX	D	-1.21%
COMM	D	-1.17%
AMT	D	-1.15%
VSAT	F	-0.72%

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