XST vs. RIT ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST) to First Asset Canadian REIT ETF (RIT)

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

$52.46

Average Daily Volume

7,222

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

RIT

First Asset Canadian REIT ETF

RIT Description

First Asset Canadian Reit Income Fund (the Fund), formerly First Asset REIT Income Fund, is a Canada-based closed-end investment trust. The Fund's investment objectives is to provide holders with the benefits of high monthly cash distributions together with the opportunity for capital appreciation through the active management of a diversified portfolio of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate corporations that are listed on Canadian stock exchanges. The investment portfolio provides diversification among various real estate holdings, including apartment buildings, shopping centers, office buildings and nursing/retirement homes, among others. The manager and investment advisor of the Fund is First Asset Investment Management Inc.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$18.03

Average Daily Volume

16,031

Number of Holdings ^*

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	XST	RIT
30 Days	0.56%	9.81%
60 Days	1.42%	12.80%
90 Days	9.56%	22.23%
12 Months	24.30%	17.79%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in XST	Weight in RIT	Overlap

XST Overweight 10 Positions Relative to RIT

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	ATD	D	24.86%
	L	C	22.33%
	MRU	C	16.98%
	WN	C	11.39%
	SAP	D	7.1%
	EMP.A	B	4.78%
	PRMW	B	4.43%
	PBH	C	3.15%
	NWC	C	1.94%
	MFI	D	1.66%

XST Underweight 9 Positions Relative to RIT

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	CSH.UN	B	-5.68%
	GRT.UN	A	-5.48%
	DIR.UN	A	-5.37%
	BEI.UN	B	-5.36%
	REI.UN	B	-5.29%
	KMP.UN	B	-5.21%
	CAR.UN	B	-5.19%
	FCR.UN	A	-5.02%
	IIP.UN	C	-4.58%

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

RIT: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: REIT - Residential REIT - Industrial REIT - Retail REIT - Healthcare Facilities Rental & Leasing Services

Keywords: Real Estate Real Estate Investment Trust Investment Trust Real Estate Investment Residential Apartment Industrial Real Estate Montreal Open Ended Real Estate Investment Trust Renovation Trust Law Acquisitions Assisted Living Atlantic Canada Balance Sheet Ball Boilers Care Services Caregiving Cash Flow