VSGX vs. VPL ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) to Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)

VSGX

Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF

VSGX Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index. The fund invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. The index, which is market-capitalization weighted, is composed of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks of companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, and is screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria by the index sponsor, which is independent of Vanguard.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$57.89

Average Daily Volume

137,399

Number of Holdings ^*

97

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

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

$73.76

Average Daily Volume

359,204

Number of Holdings ^*

27

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VSGX	VPL
30 Days	-3.55%	-1.39%
60 Days	-3.87%	-4.49%
90 Days	-3.96%	-4.98%
12 Months	13.61%	9.94%

23 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VSGX	Weight in VPL	Overlap
	CALX	D	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	CHGX	A	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	GCBC	C	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	HMC	F	0.2%	0.59%	0.2%
	IONR	D	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	KB	B	0.08%	0.27%	0.08%
	LIF	C	0.01%	0.04%	0.01%
	LPL	D	0.01%	0.03%	0.01%
	MBAVU	C	0.02%	0.05%	0.02%
	MFG	A	0.21%	0.65%	0.21%
	MNTX	B	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	MUFG	B	0.46%	1.46%	0.46%
	NMR	B	0.06%	0.18%	0.06%
	PIXY	F	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
	RENB	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	SHG	C	0.08%	0.22%	0.08%
	SLDB	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	SMFG	B	0.32%	0.97%	0.32%
	SONY	B	0.47%	1.29%	0.47%
	TM	F	0.85%	2.5%	0.85%
	VGR	B	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	VMAR	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	XRX	F	0.06%	0.18%	0.06%

VSGX Overweight 74 Positions Relative to VPL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	NVS	F	0.94%
	BABA	D	0.9%
	UL	D	0.64%
	HDB	C	0.46%
	TD	D	0.45%
	SHOP	B	0.39%
	PDD	F	0.38%
	CNI	F	0.26%
	IBN	C	0.23%
	LYG	D	0.2%
	BCS	A	0.18%
	WCN	A	0.18%
	TCOM	B	0.13%
	STLA	F	0.11%
	SW	A	0.1%
	UMC	F	0.08%
	YUMC	C	0.07%
	LI	F	0.06%
	LOGI	D	0.06%
	CHT	C	0.06%
	RBA	A	0.06%
	BEKE	D	0.05%
	BGNE	D	0.05%
	WIT	B	0.04%
	OTEX	F	0.04%
	QGEN	D	0.04%
	YMM	C	0.03%
	BILI	D	0.03%
	ASAI	F	0.03%
	WFG	C	0.03%
	XPEV	C	0.03%
	NIO	F	0.03%
	PRMW	C	0.02%
	GGB	C	0.02%
	TAL	F	0.02%
	BCH	C	0.02%
	VIPS	F	0.02%
	BZ	F	0.02%
	ATAT	C	0.01%
	TRMD	F	0.01%
	SQM	D	0.01%
	GOGL	F	0.01%
	ATHM	C	0.01%
	DOOO	F	0.01%
	HAFN	D	0.01%
	GDS	C	0.01%
	LSPD	C	0.01%
	CAR	C	0.01%
	BRFS	C	0.01%
	FRO	D	0.01%
	JEWL	D	0.0%
	BAOS	F	0.0%
	DAO	B	0.0%
	DADA	F	0.0%
	CAN	C	0.0%
	AUDC	D	0.0%
	AZUL	F	0.0%
	SOHU	F	0.0%
	DDL	C	0.0%
	SSBI	D	0.0%
	VNET	B	0.0%
	GOTU	F	0.0%
	ELBM	D	0.0%
	EH	D	0.0%
	IMOS	F	0.0%
	FLNG	C	0.0%
	CSIQ	F	0.0%
	CIB	B	0.0%
	DQ	F	0.0%
	FINV	B	0.0%
	SPNS	F	0.0%
	JKS	F	0.0%
	YY	B	0.0%
	MOMO	D	0.0%

VSGX Underweight 4 Positions Relative to VPL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	AGCO	D	-0.07%
	KEP	B	-0.05%
	AEI	D	-0.05%
	CTS	C	-0.0%

VSGX: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Auto Manufacturers Banks - Regional - Asia Internet Content & Information Software - Application Banks - Global Information Technology Services Shipping & Ports Specialty Retail Banks - Regional - Latin America Biotechnology Communication Equipment Consumer Electronics Education & Training Services Grocery Stores Leisure Other Industrial Metals & Mining Semiconductors Solar Advertising Agencies Aerospace & Defense

Keywords: Bank Banking Investment Banking Financial Products Investment Banking Services Transport Investment Product Systems Integrator Telecommunications Cars Cash Management Commercial Banking Computing Currency Insurance Products Investment Bank Project Finance Structured Finance Asset Management Corporate Banking

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