VDY vs. XEN ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY) to iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF (XEN)
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
XEN

iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF

XEN Description The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the Jantzi Social Index. The index is comprised of securities of Canadian issuers selected by Jantzi based on criteria for identifying companies that reflect a higher standard of environmental and social performance.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$37.43

Average Daily Volume

1,380

Number of Holdings *

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VDY XEN
30 Days 2.52% 3.06%
60 Days 5.63% 5.79%
90 Days 9.57% 7.43%
12 Months 25.72% 21.78%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VDY Weight in XEN Overlap
BMO A 5.95% 6.37% 5.95%
CNQ C 6.34% 6.84% 6.34%
SU A 4.32% 4.63% 4.32%
VDY Overweight 5 Positions Relative to XEN
Symbol Grade Weight
ENB A 7.84%
BNS A 6.05%
CM A 5.23%
MFC A 4.85%
TRP A 4.48%
VDY Underweight 5 Positions Relative to XEN
Symbol Grade Weight
SHOP B -9.31%
CNR F -6.03%
AEM C -3.86%
SLF A -3.28%
WPM C -2.68%
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