XCG vs. FQC ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG) to First Asset MSCI Canada Quality Index Class ETF (FQC)

XCG

iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF

XCG Description

The investment seeks to replicate the performance, net of expenses, of the Dow Jones Canada Select Growth Index. The index is comprised of securities of Canadian issuers selected by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. based on criteria for identifying companies that demonstrate growth characteristics.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$49.39

Average Daily Volume

2,428

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

FQC

First Asset MSCI Canada Quality Index Class ETF

FQC Description

The First Asset ETF’s investment objective is to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI Canada Quality Index (CAD), net of expenses. The MSCI Canada Quality Index (CAD) is based on the MSCI Canada Index, its parent index, which includes large and mid-cap stocks of the Canadian equity market.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$34.96

Average Daily Volume

841

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	XCG	FQC
30 Days	-0.16%	0.87%
60 Days	0.59%	7.83%
90 Days	2.50%	10.35%
12 Months	12.03%	16.61%

4 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in XCG	Weight in FQC	Overlap
ATD	F	4.66%	4.99%	4.66%
CNR	D	8.51%	5.22%	5.22%
CP	D	9.19%	5.48%	5.48%
CSU	C	6.02%	5.54%	5.54%

XCG Overweight 4 Positions Relative to FQC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
BN	A	6.69%
AEM	A	3.32%
NA	A	3.19%
NTR	D	3.0%

XCG Underweight 6 Positions Relative to FQC

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MFC	B	-5.68%
GIB.A	D	-5.21%
IFC	A	-5.02%
ARX	B	-5.0%
SLF	C	-4.83%
BAM	C	-4.82%