VDY vs. XEI ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY) to iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI)

VDY

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF

VDY Description

The ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of Canadian companies that are characterized by high dividend yield. Currently, this ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in common stocks of Canadian companies that pay dividends.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$50.84

Average Daily Volume

158,058

Number of Holdings ^*

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

XEI

iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF

XEI Description

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the performance of the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index. The index is comprised of 50 to 75 stocks selected from the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend Index. Index constituents are ranked and selected based on their indicated dividend and are capped at 5% weight, while each sector is capped at 30% weight.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.14

Average Daily Volume

98,417

Number of Holdings ^*

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VDY	XEI
30 Days	2.52%	0.93%
60 Days	5.63%	4.02%
90 Days	9.57%	7.63%
12 Months	25.72%	20.97%

5 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in VDY	Weight in XEI	Overlap
	BNS	A	6.05%	3.98%	3.98%
	CNQ	C	6.34%	4.95%	4.95%
	ENB	A	7.84%	4.88%	4.88%
	SU	A	4.32%	4.95%	4.32%
	TRP	A	4.48%	5.01%	4.48%

VDY Overweight 3 Positions Relative to XEI

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	BMO	A	5.95%
	CM	A	5.23%
	MFC	A	4.85%

VDY Underweight 3 Positions Relative to XEI

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	BCE	F	-4.8%
	T	D	-4.19%
	PPL	A	-4.07%

VDY: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Banks - Global Oil & Gas Midstream Insurance - Life Oil & Gas E&P Oil & Gas Integrated

Keywords: S&P/Tsx 60 Index Energy Financial Services Natural Gas Bank Banking Crude Oil Financial Investment Banking Liquids Marketing Oil Oil Sands Pipe Pipeline Banking Products Capital Market Capital Markets Energy Industry Government

XEI: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Oil & Gas Midstream Telecom Services Banks - Global Oil & Gas E&P Oil & Gas Integrated

Keywords: S&P/Tsx 60 Index Energy Natural Gas Crude Oil Liquids Oil Oil Sands Pipe Pipeline Marketing Natural Gas Liquids Petroleum Petroleum Industry Transport Communications Communications Service Communications Services Energy Industry Integrated Internet Protocol