VSS vs. FDTS ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF (VSS) to First Trust Developed Markets ex US Small Cap AlphaDex Fund (FDTS)
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
$114.09
Average Daily Volume
291,621
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FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex US Small Cap AlphaDex Fund
FDTS Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Defined Developed Markets Small Cap Index. The fund normally invests at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in stocks and/or depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index is designed to objectively identify and select small cap securities from the S&P Developed Markets ex-US BMI Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology. The fund is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$40.84
Average Daily Volume
785
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Performance
| Period | VSS | FDTS |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.50% | -3.03% |
| 60 Days | 0.64% | 0.37% |
| 90 Days | 1.78% | 3.18% |
| 12 Months | 8.30% | 10.28% |
VSS Overweight 44 Positions Relative to FDTS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBA | C | 0.44% | |
| OTEX | D | 0.33% | |
| WFG | C | 0.21% | |
| PRMW | A | 0.09% | |
| DOOO | B | 0.07% | |
| LSPD | D | 0.06% | |
| GOGL | A | 0.05% | |
| CAR | F | 0.05% | |
| HOLI | D | 0.05% | |
| IAG | A | 0.05% | |
| TAC | C | 0.05% | |
| FLNG | B | 0.03% | |
| MOMO | D | 0.03% | |
| EH | A | 0.03% | |
| GOTU | B | 0.03% | |
| IMOS | D | 0.03% | |
| SGRP | B | 0.03% | |
| ATAT | D | 0.03% | |
| SPNS | A | 0.03% | |
| JKS | D | 0.03% | |
| FINV | C | 0.02% | |
| AZUL | F | 0.02% | |
| DDL | F | 0.01% | |
| UBSI | D | 0.01% | |
| VNET | F | 0.01% | |
| CAN | F | 0.01% | |
| SLDB | D | 0.01% | |
| VGR | D | 0.01% | |
| VMAR | F | 0.01% | |
| GCBC | A | 0.01% | |
| IONR | C | 0.01% | |
| SOHU | A | 0.01% | |
| CHGX | C | 0.01% | |
| AUDC | F | 0.01% | |
| ZH | F | 0.01% | |
| NNVC | F | 0.01% | |
| RENB | F | 0.01% | |
| SMMF | A | 0.01% | |
| NIU | C | 0.0% | |
| BAOS | F | 0.0% | |
| CTS | B | 0.0% | |
| HUYA | B | 0.0% | |
| DAO | F | 0.0% | |
| CALX | F | 0.0% |
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