VSS vs. DFAX ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF (VSS) to Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX)

VSS

Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF

VSS Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks of international small-cap companies. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, a free-float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. The index includes approximately 3,050 stocks of companies located in 46 countries, including both developed and emerging markets.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$117.61

Average Daily Volume

287,982

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DFAX

Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF

DFAX Description

Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. and DFA Australia Limited. It invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (net dividends). Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF was formed on March 6, 2008 and is domiciled in United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.64

Average Daily Volume

515,124

Number of Holdings ^*

175

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VSS	DFAX
30 Days	0.65%	0.86%
60 Days	1.66%	1.98%
90 Days	5.33%	6.55%
12 Months	8.64%	12.30%

23 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VSS	Weight in DFAX	Overlap
BWLP	B	0.03%	0.02%	0.02%
CAR	D	0.05%	0.02%	0.02%
CHGX	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
DOOO	C	0.07%	0.01%	0.01%
FLNG	C	0.03%	0.0%	0.0%
GOGL	A	0.05%	0.01%	0.01%
HAFN	B	0.05%	0.01%	0.01%
IAG	B	0.05%	0.01%	0.01%
IMOS	D	0.03%	0.01%	0.01%
IMOS	D	0.03%	0.0%	0.0%
JKS	D	0.03%	0.01%	0.01%
LSPD	D	0.06%	0.02%	0.02%
OTEX	F	0.33%	0.03%	0.03%
PRMW	A	0.09%	0.03%	0.03%
RBA	D	0.44%	0.03%	0.03%
RENB	F	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
SGRP	B	0.03%	0.0%	0.0%
SLDB	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
TAC	C	0.05%	0.02%	0.02%
TRMD	B	0.03%	0.01%	0.01%
VGR	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
VMAR	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
WFG	D	0.21%	0.05%	0.05%

VSS Overweight 26 Positions Relative to DFAX

Symbol	Grade	Weight
HOLI	D	0.05%
MOMO	C	0.03%
EH	B	0.03%
GOTU	C	0.03%
ATAT	C	0.03%
SPNS	B	0.03%
CSIQ	F	0.03%
FINV	B	0.02%
AZUL	F	0.02%
DDL	C	0.01%
UBSI	D	0.01%
VNET	C	0.01%
CAN	F	0.01%
GCBC	B	0.01%
IONR	B	0.01%
SOHU	B	0.01%
AUDC	F	0.01%
ZH	F	0.01%
NNVC	B	0.01%
SMMF	B	0.01%
NIU	C	0.0%
BAOS	F	0.0%
CTS	A	0.0%
HUYA	B	0.0%
DAO	F	0.0%
CALX	F	0.0%

VSS Underweight 152 Positions Relative to DFAX

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TM	D	-0.64%
TSM	C	-0.6%
ASML	D	-0.53%
BP	C	-0.4%
NVS	B	-0.36%
STLA	D	-0.29%
BABA	B	-0.28%
ABBV	D	-0.26%
AZN	A	-0.24%
SONY	F	-0.22%
MUFG	D	-0.22%
BHP	D	-0.21%
HSBC	A	-0.2%
UL	A	-0.18%
TD	F	-0.17%
E	B	-0.16%
BBVA	B	-0.14%
CNI	D	-0.14%
GSK	A	-0.13%
IBN	B	-0.13%
VALE	C	-0.12%
UMC	D	-0.1%
KB	B	-0.1%
NVO	C	-0.1%
LYG	A	-0.1%
SMFG	C	-0.09%
LOGI	D	-0.09%
RIO	B	-0.09%
HDB	C	-0.09%
NMR	D	-0.08%
TCOM	B	-0.08%
PDD	B	-0.08%
BCS	A	-0.07%
DEO	F	-0.07%
RELX	C	-0.07%
GFI	C	-0.07%
FLUT	C	-0.07%
GOLD	B	-0.07%
HMY	B	-0.06%
MFG	D	-0.06%
HMC	D	-0.06%
AGCO	D	-0.05%
SHG	C	-0.05%
RDY	D	-0.05%
HMC	D	-0.05%
STM	F	-0.05%
INFY	D	-0.05%
VIPS	F	-0.05%
NTES	D	-0.05%
NGG	A	-0.04%
BIDU	C	-0.04%
DEO	F	-0.04%
ERJ	B	-0.04%
YUMC	F	-0.04%
BIDU	C	-0.04%
PHG	B	-0.04%
ERJ	B	-0.04%
CCEP	A	-0.04%
VALE	C	-0.04%
TM	D	-0.04%
MT	D	-0.04%
IBN	B	-0.03%
AEI	F	-0.03%
QGEN	C	-0.03%
PAC	A	-0.03%
WCN	D	-0.03%
SAN	A	-0.03%
GGB	D	-0.03%
PKX	F	-0.03%
TEVA	B	-0.03%
TIGO	A	-0.03%
TCOM	B	-0.03%
MUFG	D	-0.03%
TME	B	-0.03%
XPEV	F	-0.02%
BTI	B	-0.02%
GGB	D	-0.02%
BILI	B	-0.02%
BCS	A	-0.02%
PSO	D	-0.02%
WDS	F	-0.02%
SHOP	C	-0.02%
ASR	B	-0.02%
BABA	B	-0.02%
IQ	B	-0.02%
IHG	D	-0.02%
ING	A	-0.02%
HLN	B	-0.02%
TS	D	-0.02%
NMR	D	-0.02%
WPP	B	-0.02%
UL	A	-0.02%
NIO	C	-0.01%
LI	F	-0.01%
SQM	D	-0.01%
MNTX	C	-0.01%
ELBM	F	-0.01%
LPL	D	-0.01%
PIXY	F	-0.01%
SNN	D	-0.01%
SBS	B	-0.01%
ZTO	C	-0.01%
SNY	C	-0.01%
SID	F	-0.01%
TEF	A	-0.01%
BUD	C	-0.01%
ORLA	B	-0.01%
LPL	D	-0.01%
KB	B	-0.01%
TLRY	C	-0.01%
SKM	D	-0.01%
TCI	F	-0.01%
CHT	C	-0.01%
NWG	B	-0.01%
SHG	C	-0.01%
GDS	C	-0.01%
BBD	F	-0.01%
PDS	B	-0.01%
ASAI	D	-0.01%
BAP	C	-0.01%
XRX	F	-0.01%
TTE	B	-0.01%
CSAN	F	-0.01%
BRFS	B	-0.01%
WIT	D	-0.01%
NVS	B	-0.01%
ASX	D	-0.01%
HTHT	B	-0.01%
FSM	A	-0.01%
SBSW	C	-0.01%
EQNR	C	-0.01%
ASAI	D	-0.01%
WIT	D	-0.0%
PHI	B	-0.0%
UMC	D	-0.0%
FMX	D	-0.0%
BGNE	C	-0.0%
JHX	D	-0.0%
CX	D	-0.0%
LYG	A	-0.0%
NICE	D	-0.0%
SBSW	C	-0.0%
CCU	B	-0.0%
KEP	D	-0.0%
SMFG	C	-0.0%
GRIN	B	-0.0%
TLK	F	-0.0%
UGP	D	-0.0%
BCH	A	-0.0%
ABEV	D	-0.0%
KOF	B	-0.0%
ECO	A	-0.0%