VPL vs. DFAI ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) to Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI)
VPL
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
VPL 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 the Pacific region. 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 Asia Pacific Index. The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index consists of approximately 808 common stocks of companies located in Japan, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand. As of May 31, 2013, Japan and Australia made up approximately 55% and 20%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$72.89
Average Daily Volume
459,222
Number of Holdings
*
26
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
DFAI Description
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the International Universe. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The Advisor may also increase or reduce the fund's exposure to an eligible company, or exclude a company, based on shorter-term considerations, such as a company's price momentum and investment characteristics.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$29.48
Average Daily Volume
1,135,089
Number of Holdings
*
85
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | VPL | DFAI |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.33% | -3.31% |
| 60 Days | 1.10% | 0.75% |
| 90 Days | -4.00% | -1.93% |
| 12 Months | 6.61% | 9.29% |
19 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in VPL | Weight in DFAI | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEI | B | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% | |
| AGCO | F | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.04% | |
| CHGX | A | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| HMC | D | 0.66% | 0.13% | 0.13% | |
| HMC | D | 0.66% | 0.11% | 0.11% | |
| MFG | D | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.19% | |
| MNTX | F | 0.01% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| MUFG | D | 1.44% | 0.5% | 0.5% | |
| NMR | D | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.06% | |
| NMR | D | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.04% | |
| PIXY | F | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | |
| RENB | D | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| SMFG | B | 1.0% | 0.15% | 0.15% | |
| SMFG | B | 1.0% | 0.18% | 0.18% | |
| SONY | D | 1.23% | 0.56% | 0.56% | |
| TM | F | 3.17% | 1.08% | 1.08% | |
| VGR | B | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| VMAR | F | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| XRX | F | 0.17% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
VPL Underweight 66 Positions Relative to DFAI
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML | B | -1.4% | |
| NVS | A | -0.79% | |
| UL | A | -0.63% | |
| TD | F | -0.47% | |
| NVS | A | -0.39% | |
| BHP | D | -0.36% | |
| ABBV | B | -0.35% | |
| DEO | F | -0.34% | |
| CNI | D | -0.31% | |
| BCS | C | -0.25% | |
| LYG | B | -0.22% | |
| BBVA | D | -0.21% | |
| E | D | -0.17% | |
| SAN | D | -0.15% | |
| WCN | A | -0.15% | |
| NVO | A | -0.13% | |
| GOLD | C | -0.11% | |
| STM | D | -0.1% | |
| FLUT | C | -0.1% | |
| PHG | B | -0.08% | |
| SHOP | C | -0.06% | |
| CCEP | A | -0.06% | |
| LOGI | B | -0.06% | |
| RBA | B | -0.05% | |
| MT | D | -0.05% | |
| NOK | C | -0.04% | |
| TEVA | B | -0.04% | |
| OTEX | D | -0.04% | |
| STLA | F | -0.04% | |
| QGEN | D | -0.04% | |
| TIGO | B | -0.03% | |
| WFG | D | -0.03% | |
| HAFN | D | -0.02% | |
| CHRD | D | -0.02% | |
| TEF | B | -0.02% | |
| ARGX | C | -0.02% | |
| NICE | F | -0.01% | |
| LSPD | D | -0.01% | |
| TAC | C | -0.01% | |
| TCI | D | -0.01% | |
| ORLA | D | -0.01% | |
| TS | F | -0.01% | |
| GOGL | C | -0.01% | |
| GMAB | F | -0.01% | |
| BWLP | D | -0.01% | |
| FSM | C | -0.01% | |
| DOOO | D | -0.01% | |
| WDS | F | -0.01% | |
| TRMD | B | -0.01% | |
| IAG | C | -0.01% | |
| MGIC | F | -0.0% | |
| AUDC | F | -0.0% | |
| IAUX | D | -0.0% | |
| PRMW | C | -0.0% | |
| UBCP | C | -0.0% | |
| AUID | C | -0.0% | |
| ASTL | F | -0.0% | |
| TLRY | F | -0.0% | |
| PTMN | C | -0.0% | |
| CACC | D | -0.0% | |
| IMMP | C | -0.0% | |
| ECO | C | -0.0% | |
| SAP | A | -0.0% | |
| DNN | D | -0.0% | |
| FLNG | C | -0.0% | |
| PDS | D | -0.0% |
VPL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - Asia
Auto Manufacturers
Banks - Global
Consumer Electronics
Biotechnology
Capital Markets
Communication Equipment
Diversified Industrials
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Electronic Components
Farm & Construction Equipment
Information Technology Services
Leisure
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Real Estate - Development
Savings & Cooperative Banks
Software - Application
Staffing & Outsourcing Services
Tobacco
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Keywords:
Bank
Investment Banking
Investment Banking Services
Banking
Financial Products
Structured Finance
Advisory Services
Asset Management
Corporate Banking
Financial Advisory Services
Investment Bank
Project Finance
Securitization
Syndicated Loan
Account Management
Asset And Liability Management
Asset Management Services
Automotive Industry
Cars
Commercial Banking
DFAI: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Global
Software - Application
Biotechnology
Gold
Auto Manufacturers
Marine Shipping
Beverages - Soft Drinks
Communication Equipment
Diagnostics & Research
Drug Manufacturers - Major
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Industrial Metals & Minerals
Oil & Gas E&P
Shipping & Ports
Steel
Telecom Services
Asset Management
Banks - Regional - Asia
Banks - Regional - Europe
Banks - Regional - US
Keywords:
Bank
Mining
Banking
Investment Banking
Telecommunications
Asset Management
Biotechnology
Cancer
Financial Products
Insurance Products
Investment Banking Services
Computing
Corporate Banking
Fax
Investment Product
Natural Gas
Systems Integrator
Videotelephony
Advisory Services
Autoimmune Disease
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