VSS vs. PDN ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx ETF (VSS) to PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (PDN)

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

$119.03

Average Daily Volume

246,438

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

PDN

PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio

PDN Description

The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid Portfolio (Fund) is based on the FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Mid-Small 1500 Index ND (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) based on the securities in the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of small and mid capitalization equities of companies domiciled in developed international markets (excluding the US), selected based on the following four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, cash flow, sales and dividends. The equities with the highest fundamental strength are weighted according to their fundamental scores. The Index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. The Fund and the Index are reconstituted annually.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$32.66

Average Daily Volume

22,350

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VSS	PDN
30 Days	-1.35%	-1.14%
60 Days	-5.87%	-7.84%
90 Days	-3.11%	-5.41%
12 Months	11.47%	9.80%

8 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VSS	Weight in PDN	Overlap
DOOO	F	0.05%	0.07%	0.05%
FLNG	B	0.02%	0.04%	0.02%
FRO	F	0.09%	0.1%	0.09%
GOGL	F	0.04%	0.14%	0.04%
LSPD	C	0.06%	0.1%	0.06%
RBA	B	0.48%	0.21%	0.21%
TAC	B	0.08%	0.17%	0.08%
TRMD	F	0.03%	0.03%	0.03%

VSS Overweight 36 Positions Relative to PDN

Symbol	Grade	Weight
OTEX	F	0.25%
WFG	C	0.21%
PRMW	C	0.13%
LIF	C	0.09%
CAR	C	0.06%
SPNS	F	0.04%
ATAT	C	0.04%
SGRP	D	0.04%
MOMO	D	0.03%
JKS	D	0.03%
SSBI	F	0.02%
DDL	C	0.02%
IMOS	F	0.02%
EH	D	0.02%
CSIQ	F	0.02%
FINV	C	0.02%
ELBM	D	0.02%
VGR	D	0.01%
VMAR	F	0.01%
AUDC	D	0.01%
GCBC	C	0.01%
CAN	C	0.01%
AZUL	F	0.01%
CHGX	A	0.01%
RENB	F	0.01%
SOHU	F	0.01%
IONR	D	0.01%
GOTU	F	0.01%
VNET	C	0.01%
BAOS	F	0.0%
CALX	F	0.0%
DAO	C	0.0%
HUYA	F	0.0%
CTS	B	0.0%
DADA	F	0.0%
SLDB	F	0.0%

VSS Underweight 7 Positions Relative to PDN

Symbol	Grade	Weight
AEI	D	-0.16%
ASTL	C	-0.14%
PDS	C	-0.09%
XRX	F	-0.07%
MBAVU	D	-0.07%
BBUC	B	-0.04%
CLF	F	-0.0%