VSS vs. DFIC ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF (VSS) to Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC)

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

$118.13

Average Daily Volume

326,567

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DFIC

Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF

DFIC Description

Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by DFA Australia Limited and Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.80

Average Daily Volume

977,146

Number of Holdings ^*

110

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VSS	DFIC
30 Days	1.61%	1.40%
60 Days	1.10%	0.09%
90 Days	4.37%	3.96%
12 Months	13.20%	15.98%

19 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VSS	Weight in DFIC	Overlap
AUDC	F	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
BWLP	B	0.04%	0.03%	0.03%
CHGX	C	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
CTS	A	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
DOOO	C	0.07%	0.02%	0.02%
FLNG	C	0.03%	0.01%	0.01%
GOGL	A	0.05%	0.02%	0.02%
HAFN	A	0.06%	0.02%	0.02%
IAG	B	0.05%	0.03%	0.03%
LSPD	F	0.06%	0.01%	0.01%
OTEX	F	0.3%	0.04%	0.04%
PRMW	A	0.09%	0.04%	0.04%
RBA	D	0.41%	0.05%	0.05%
RENB	F	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
TAC	C	0.05%	0.01%	0.01%
TRMD	B	0.03%	0.02%	0.02%
VGR	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
VMAR	D	0.01%	0.0%	0.0%
WFG	D	0.18%	0.05%	0.05%

VSS Overweight 29 Positions Relative to DFIC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
HOLI	D	0.04%
CAR	D	0.04%
IMOS	D	0.03%
CSIQ	F	0.03%
GOTU	C	0.03%
ATAT	F	0.03%
SPNS	B	0.03%
JKS	C	0.03%
SGRP	B	0.03%
AZUL	F	0.02%
FINV	B	0.02%
EH	C	0.02%
MOMO	C	0.02%
CALX	F	0.01%
UBSI	D	0.01%
DDL	C	0.01%
SLDB	D	0.01%
GCBC	B	0.01%
VNET	C	0.01%
IONR	B	0.01%
SOHU	B	0.01%
NNVC	A	0.01%
ZH	F	0.01%
SMMF	B	0.01%
NIU	C	0.0%
BAOS	F	0.0%
CAN	F	0.0%
HUYA	B	0.0%
DAO	F	0.0%

VSS Underweight 91 Positions Relative to DFIC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
ASML	D	-0.92%
TM	D	-0.9%
BP	C	-0.69%
NVS	B	-0.59%
AZN	A	-0.51%
HSBC	A	-0.46%
BHP	D	-0.44%
NVO	D	-0.43%
SONY	F	-0.35%
BBVA	B	-0.34%
UL	A	-0.3%
ABBV	D	-0.3%
MUFG	D	-0.3%
STLA	D	-0.29%
TD	F	-0.27%
RELX	C	-0.22%
E	C	-0.2%
DEO	D	-0.18%
STM	F	-0.18%
LYG	A	-0.18%
BCS	A	-0.17%
CNI	D	-0.17%
LOGI	D	-0.15%
NWG	A	-0.13%
GOLD	B	-0.12%
BTI	B	-0.11%
PHG	B	-0.11%
NVS	B	-0.1%
MFG	D	-0.1%
SMFG	D	-0.1%
SAN	A	-0.09%
HMC	D	-0.09%
NGG	A	-0.09%
SMFG	D	-0.09%
HMC	D	-0.08%
WCN	C	-0.07%
IHG	D	-0.06%
TEF	B	-0.06%
AGCO	F	-0.06%
MT	F	-0.06%
BCS	A	-0.05%
TIGO	B	-0.05%
NMR	D	-0.05%
SAP	C	-0.05%
SNN	D	-0.04%
CCEP	A	-0.04%
WPP	B	-0.04%
PSO	C	-0.04%
FLUT	D	-0.04%
AEI	F	-0.04%
NMR	D	-0.04%
QGEN	C	-0.03%
FSM	B	-0.03%
LYG	A	-0.03%
PIXY	F	-0.02%
XRX	F	-0.02%
TEVA	B	-0.02%
NOK	B	-0.02%
NICE	D	-0.01%
MGIC	B	-0.01%
ELBM	F	-0.01%
DNN	B	-0.01%
ARGX	C	-0.01%
MNTX	C	-0.01%
TS	F	-0.01%
ECO	A	-0.01%
PDS	B	-0.01%
ORLA	B	-0.01%
TCI	F	-0.01%
GMAB	F	-0.01%
TM	D	-0.01%
CALT	D	-0.0%
LGO	F	-0.0%
FORTY	C	-0.0%
OGI	D	-0.0%
TATT	C	-0.0%
IAUX	F	-0.0%
IMMP	B	-0.0%
AUID	C	-0.0%
KGEI	F	-0.0%
BLCO	F	-0.0%
MOR	B	-0.0%
CACC	D	-0.0%
UBCP	D	-0.0%
TAK	F	-0.0%
PTMN	B	-0.0%
EQNR	C	-0.0%
SHOP	F	-0.0%
WDS	D	-0.0%
TLRY	D	-0.0%
CUK	F	-0.0%