VGK vs. VEA ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard FTSE European ETF (VGK) to Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
VGK
Vanguard FTSE European ETF
VGK Description
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe Index. The FTSE Developed Europe Index is made up of approximately 497 common stocks of companies located in 17 European countries-mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany (which made up approximately 34%, 15%, 14%, and 13%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization as of May 31, 2013).
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$64.57
Average Daily Volume
1,574,805
18
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
$49.28
Average Daily Volume
8,930,359
61
Performance
| Period | VGK | VEA |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -5.82% | -3.33% |
| 60 Days | -7.51% | -5.14% |
| 90 Days | -8.54% | -5.61% |
| 12 Months | 9.07% | 11.43% |
18 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in VGK | Weight in VEA | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBV | F | 0.71% | 0.38% | 0.38% | |
| BCS | A | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.19% | |
| DEO | F | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.3% | |
| E | F | 0.28% | 0.15% | 0.15% | |
| FLNG | C | 0.01% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| FLUT | A | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.18% | |
| FRO | D | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | |
| GEN | B | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| GOGL | F | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | |
| HSBH | B | 1.38% | 0.73% | 0.73% | |
| LOGI | D | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% | |
| LYG | D | 0.35% | 0.18% | 0.18% | |
| NVS | F | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.96% | |
| QGEN | D | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.04% | |
| STLA | F | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.12% | |
| SW | A | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.11% | |
| TRMD | F | 0.01% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| UL | D | 1.22% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
VGK Overweight 0 Positions Relative to VEA
| Symbol | Grade | Weight |
|---|
VGK Underweight 43 Positions Relative to VEA
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM | F | -0.88% | |
| MUFG | B | -0.52% | |
| SONY | B | -0.46% | |
| TD | D | -0.42% | |
| SHOP | B | -0.41% | |
| SMFG | B | -0.34% | |
| CNI | F | -0.26% | |
| MFG | A | -0.23% | |
| HMC | F | -0.21% | |
| WCN | A | -0.2% | |
| GOLD | C | -0.15% | |
| KB | B | -0.09% | |
| SHG | C | -0.08% | |
| RBA | A | -0.07% | |
| NMR | B | -0.06% | |
| XRX | F | -0.06% | |
| WFG | C | -0.03% | |
| OTEX | F | -0.03% | |
| PRMW | C | -0.02% | |
| KEP | B | -0.02% | |
| MBAVU | C | -0.02% | |
| AEI | D | -0.02% | |
| AGCO | D | -0.02% | |
| DOOO | F | -0.01% | |
| LSPD | C | -0.01% | |
| LPL | D | -0.01% | |
| TAC | A | -0.01% | |
| LIF | C | -0.01% | |
| CALX | D | -0.0% | |
| CTS | C | -0.0% | |
| SLDB | F | -0.0% | |
| VGR | B | -0.0% | |
| GCBC | C | -0.0% | |
| AUDC | D | -0.0% | |
| VMAR | F | -0.0% | |
| CHGX | A | -0.0% | |
| RENB | F | -0.0% | |
| IONR | D | -0.0% | |
| SSBI | D | -0.0% | |
| MNTX | B | -0.0% | |
| ELBM | D | -0.0% | |
| PIXY | F | -0.0% | |
| SPNS | F | -0.0% |
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