XMS vs. PLV ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMS) to PowerShares Low Volatility Portfolio ETF (PLV)

XMS

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XMS Description

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expense, the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index measures the performance of equity securities in the top 85% by market capitalization of equity securities listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$34.51

Average Daily Volume

1,101

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

PLV

PowerShares Low Volatility Portfolio ETF

PLV Description

PLV seeks to generate capital growth and modest income over the long term by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in global equity securities and fixed-income securities.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$23.29

Average Daily Volume

960

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	XMS	PLV
30 Days	2.98%	1.97%
60 Days	0.06%	0.95%
90 Days	3.94%	4.02%
12 Months	11.80%	2.92%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in XMS	Weight in PLV	Overlap

XMS Overweight 1 Positions Relative to PLV

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	XMU	A	99.9%

XMS Underweight 2 Positions Relative to PLV

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	PSB	A	-29.7%
	TLV	A	-21.49%

XMS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: Blackrock Developed Market Exchange Traded Funds Financial Markets Ishares Mathematical Finance Technical Analysis VIX Volatility

PLV: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: Etf Exchange Traded Funds Invesco Corporate Bond FTSE Ftse Canada Inverse Exchange Traded Fund Low Volatility Mathematical Finance S&P S&P/Tsx Composite Index Technical Analysis VIX Volatility