XEI vs. VDY ETF Comparison

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

$28.10

Average Daily Volume

95,339

Number of Holdings *

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
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

$49.57

Average Daily Volume

160,236

Number of Holdings *

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period XEI VDY
30 Days 3.69% 3.69%
60 Days 8.05% 8.23%
90 Days 10.11% 10.78%
12 Months 23.97% 27.05%
5 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in XEI Weight in VDY Overlap
BNS A 3.98% 5.67% 3.98%
CNQ C 4.95% 7.06% 4.95%
ENB A 4.88% 7.94% 4.88%
SU C 4.95% 4.85% 4.85%
TRP B 5.01% 4.46% 4.46%
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