XST vs. QXM ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST) to First Asset Morningstar National Bank Quebec Index ETF (QXM)

XST

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF

XST Description

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the performance of the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples index. The index is comprised of Canadian consumer staples sector issuers listed on the TSX.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$53.58

Average Daily Volume

6,821

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

QXM

First Asset Morningstar National Bank Quebec Index ETF

QXM Description

The ETF has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Morningstar® National Bank Québec Index™, net of expenses. The ETF invests in equity securities of issuers with a minimum float capitalization of $150 million and which are headquartered in the Province of Québec.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$31.70

Average Daily Volume

726

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	XST	QXM
30 Days	1.67%	1.28%
60 Days	0.71%	6.30%
90 Days	1.89%	8.12%
12 Months	22.40%	22.76%

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in XST	Weight in QXM	Overlap
	ATD	B	24.66%	4.54%	4.54%
	MRU	A	15.69%	5.44%	5.44%

XST Overweight 8 Positions Relative to QXM

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	L	B	23.42%
	WN	B	11.11%
	SAP	D	6.5%
	EMP.A	A	5.35%
	PRMW	B	4.96%
	PBH	D	3.17%
	NWC	B	2.22%
	MFI	C	1.48%

XST Underweight 8 Positions Relative to QXM

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	DOL	B	-6.25%
	WSP	C	-5.22%
	POW	B	-5.14%
	NA	A	-5.12%
	IAG	A	-5.02%
	GIB.A	C	-4.81%
	BCE	F	-4.77%
	GIL	B	-4.74%

XST: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Grocery Stores Packaged Foods Beverages—Non-Alcoholic Specialty Retail

Keywords: Food Retailers Foods Retail Retailing Bank Drug Food And Drink Investment Trust Law Pharma Pharmacy Real Estate Real Estate Investment Real Estate Investment Trust S&P/Tsx 60 Index Banking Card Services Convenience Store Credit

QXM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Apparel Manufacturing Banks - Global Discount Stores Engineering & Construction Grocery Stores Information Technology Services Insurance - Diversified Insurance - Life Specialty Retail Telecom Services

Keywords: Health Retailers Energy Financial Financial Services Insurance Retailing S&P/Tsx 60 Index Service Companies Asset Management Cement Communications Consulting Credit Environmental Food Health Insurance Infrastructure Internet Protocol Oil