iShares MSCI Belgium ETF
ALTAR
Score™		 4.3% info Recommen-
dation		 AVOID
2025E    2026E
P/E
ratio		 22.3x P/Sales
ratio		 2.8x
P/BV
ratio		 1.8x Div.
yield		 2.4%


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iShares MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of publicly traded securities in the Belgium market, as measured by the MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index.

FUND BASICS
Category International Equities
Fund Sponsor Barclays Global Fund Advisors
Website www.ishares.com
Inception date Mar 12, 1996
Assets (mns) $21
Currency USD
Expense ratio 50 bp
Distributions Semi-Annually

FUND STRUCTURE
Regulation Open-Ended Fund
Custodian State Street Bank & Trust
Weighting Market Cap
Index replication Optimized
Uses derivatives No
Options available Yes

SECTOR BREAKDOWN

 


CONSTITUENT BREAKDOWN
No. of constituents 39
Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) $39,231
Large cap (>$10bn) 62.6%
Mid cap ($2-10bn) 25.8%
Small cap (<$2bn) 8.7%
Developed mkts 100.0%
Emerging mkts 0.0%

TOP TEN HOLDINGS
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV 20.6 %
ARGEN-X SE 16.6 %
UCB SA 11.5 %
KBC GROEP NV 4.1 %
AGEAS 3.9 %
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT SA 3.1 %
ACKERMANS & VAN HAAREN 2.6 %
SYENSQO SA/NV 2.5 %
ELIA SYSTEM OPERATOR SA/NV 2.5 %
WAREHOUSES DE PAUW SCA 2.2 %
Total 69.6 %

TOP COUNTRY EXPOSURE
BELGIUM 77.5 %
NETHERLANDS 16.6 %









HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE info

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Standardized Annual Returns (thru September 30)
Year-to-date 1 year 5 years 10 years Since Incep.
27.0% 11.3% 8.8% 5.9% 5.8%

Market Correlations
versus... Beta R-squared
S&P500 0.58 23%
MSCI EAFE 0.74 47%
MSCI Emg. Mkts. 0.61 37%

Technical Indicators
Recent close $24.12
30d moving avg. $23.24
Annualized volatility 16.1%
Short interest (ETF) 1.1%
Relative strength (RSI) 64

Liquidity measures
Avg. volume (thou.) 18
Turnover 2.1%
Bid/Ask (% of price) 0.40%
ADV underlying (mns) $223

Distributions


FINDING ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

Below is a list of 205 potential alternatives to the iShares MSCI Belgium ETF ETF based on the alternatives' overlap in portfolio holdings with EWK. Consider funds with lower expense ratios and/or higher ALTAR Score™ ratings as possible alternatives.

Benchmark ticker: EWK Expense: 50 bp ALTAR Score™: 4.3%


ALTERNATIVE ETFs BASED ON OVERLAP WITH EWK
Ticker Fund
Name		 Overlap1
vs EWK
(%)		 Expense
ratio
(bp)		 Savings
vs EWK
(bp)		 ALTAR
Score™
(%)		 ALTAR
vs EWK
(%)
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund 6.9 58 -8 8.7 +4.5
EUDV ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF 5.1 55 -5 6.2 +2.0
AGNG Global X Aging Population ETF 4.9 50 0 4.8 +0.6
OAIM OneAscent International Equity ETF 4.1 95 -45 5.7 +1.4
HEDJ WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund 3.9 58 -8 6.4 +2.2
TINT ProShares Smart Materials ETF 3.8 58 -8 7.2 +2.9
DBEZ Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF 3.5 45 5 6.8 +2.5
FMED Fidelity Disruptive Medicine ETF 3.4 50 0 -1.1 -5.3
IEUS iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF 3.3 42 8 7.3 +3.1
EAFG Pacer Developed Markets Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF 3.1 65 -15 4.1 -0.1
EZU iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF 3.1 52 -2 6.6 +2.3
CEFA Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-US ETF 3.0 35 15 6.5 +2.3
EFAD ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF 3.0 50 0 6.0 +1.8
FEUZ First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF 2.9 80 -30 9.2 +5.0
AIVI WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund 2.8 58 -8 7.2 +2.9
BMED Future Health ETF 2.7 85 -35 0.4 -3.9
RWX SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF 2.6 59 -9 6.9 +2.7
FDD First Trust Stoxx European Select Dividend Index Fund 2.6 58 -8 11.6 +7.3
FEZ SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF 2.4 29 21 7.0 +2.7
DFE WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund 2.3 58 -8 8.3 +4.0
EFAV iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF 2.2 22 28 5.8 +1.5
PEX ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF 2.1 81 -31 11.8 +7.5
PSP Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF 2.1 106 -56 6.2 +2.0
FEP First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund 2.1 80 -30 9.1 +4.9
DIM WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund 2.0 58 -8 7.7 +3.4
INDS Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF 2.0 55 -5 6.5 +2.2
IFGL iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF 2.0 48 2 7.0 +2.7
KARS KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF 2.0 72 -22 -0.9 -5.2
WBAT WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund 2.0 45 5 4.0 -0.2
EFAS Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF 2.0 57 -7 8.5 +4.2
BLDG Cambria Global Real Estate ETF 1.9 60 -10 12.1 +7.8
HAUZ DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF 1.9 10 40 8.1 +3.8
WDNA WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund 1.8 45 5 -1.2 -5.5
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF 1.8 11 39 7.3 +3.0
BBEU JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF 1.8 9 41 7.1 +2.8
VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF 1.8 6 44 7.4 +3.2
SPEU SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF 1.8 7 43 7.3 +3.1
WWJD Inspire International ETF 1.8 80 -30 7.3 +3.0
TPIF Timothy Plan International ETF 1.7 62 -12 6.2 +2.0
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund 1.7 58 -8 8.2 +4.0
EUFN iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF 1.6 51 -1 8.1 +3.8
SCHC Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF 1.6 11 39 6.6 +2.3
HDMV First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed Intl ETF 1.6 80 -30 6.0 +1.8
DBEU Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF 1.6 46 4 6.5 +2.3
FLEE Franklin FTSE Europe ETF 1.6 9 41 7.2 +2.9
IEV iShares Europe ETF 1.6 67 -17 6.8 +2.5
KXI iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF 1.6 41 9 5.5 +1.3
IDLV Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF 1.5 25 25 6.4 +2.2
CRIT Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF Optica Rare Eart 1.5 85 -35 8.8 +4.6
FID First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF 1.5 60 -10 7.9 +3.6
BLLD JPMorgan Sustainable Infrastructure ETF 1.5 49 1 6.2 +1.9
UIVM VictoryShares International Value Momentum ETF 1.5 35 15 9.0 +4.8
DTRE First Trust Alerian Disruptive Technology Real Estate ETF 1.5 60 -10 5.9 +1.7
GSEU Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF 1.5 25 25 7.2 +3.0
CIL VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF 1.5 45 5 6.6 +2.4
VGSR Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF 1.5 47 3 7.4 +3.2
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF 1.5 12 38 8.1 +3.8
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF 1.4 40 10 6.9 +2.6
DXIV Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF 1.3 34 16 7.8 +3.5
CGXU Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF 1.3 54 -4 5.3 +1.1
NUDM Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF 1.3 31 19 6.1 +1.8
BATT Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF 1.3 59 -9 3.0 -1.3
RODM Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF 1.3 29 21 7.8 +3.5
EFG iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF 1.2 36 14 4.2 -0.0
PDN Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US Small-Mid ETF 1.2 49 1 6.9 +2.6
HELX Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF 1.2 50 0 -0.3 -4.5
EV Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF 1.2 65 -15 10.6 +6.3
EFRA iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF 1.2 47 3 5.2 +1.0
CGIE Capital Group International Equity ETF 1.2 54 -4 5.0 +0.8
IQDY FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund 1.2 47 3 8.2 +4.0
PABD iShares Paris-Aligned Climate MSCI World ex USA ETF 1.2 12 38 5.8 +1.6
WDIV SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF 1.2 40 10 9.3 +5.0
DMXF iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF 1.2 12 38 5.4 +1.2
IXJ iShares Global Healthcare ETF 1.2 42 8 7.1 +2.8
JHMD John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF 1.2 39 11 7.5 +3.2
DISV Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF 1.2 42 8 8.9 +4.7
EFAX SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF 1.2 20 30 6.2 +2.0
LCTD BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF 1.2 20 30 6.3 +2.1
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF 1.1 7 43 6.9 +2.7
TLTD FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt 1.1 39 11 7.8 +3.6
DIVI Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF 1.1 9 41 7.9 +3.6
DFIS Dimensional International Small Cap ETF 1.1 39 11 7.3 +3.0
ESGD iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF 1.1 20 30 6.6 +2.4
COPY Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF 1.1 80 -30 12.0 +7.7
IQDF FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund 1.1 47 3 8.9 +4.6
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF 1.1 35 15 6.6 +2.3
HFXI IQ FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF 1.1 20 30 6.9 +2.6
VSS Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF 1.1 8 42 6.1 +1.9
STXI Strive International Developed Markets ETF 1.1 29 21 6.6 +2.3
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF 1.1 36 14 6.3 +2.1
MOTG VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF 1.1 52 -2 7.7 +3.5
DFIC Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF 1.1 23 27 7.4 +3.1
BKIE BNY Mellon International Equity ETF 1.1 4 46 7.0 +2.7
SDG iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF 1.0 49 1 5.7 +1.5
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF 1.0 36 14 9.3 +5.0
AVRE Avantis Real Estate ETF 1.0 17 33 7.2 +3.0
DDWM WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International Equity Fund 1.0 40 10 7.4 +3.1
DWM WisdomTree International Equity Fund 1.0 48 2 7.3 +3.1
IDEV iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF 1.0 4 46 6.9 +2.6
QEFA SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF 1.0 30 20 6.9 +2.7
EUDG WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund 1.0 58 -8 6.8 +2.6
GSIE Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF 1.0 25 25 7.1 +2.8
IMTM iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF 1.0 30 20 5.5 +1.2
IHDG WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund 1.0 58 -8 7.0 +2.7
IDV iShares International Select Dividend ETF 1.0 51 -1 10.7 +6.4
SPDW SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF 1.0 3 47 6.9 +2.6
DFSI Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF 1.0 24 26 6.3 +2.1
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF 0.9 3 47 7.1 +2.8
FGD First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund 0.9 56 -6 10.9 +6.6
EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF 0.9 34 16 9.0 +4.8
VIGI Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF 0.9 10 40 6.3 +2.1
FDRV Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF 0.9 39 11 -0.9 -5.1
AVDS Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF 0.9 30 20 7.2 +3.0
DTH WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund 0.9 58 -8 8.5 +4.3
GSID Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF 0.9 20 30 6.8 +2.6
FNDC Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF 0.9 39 11 5.8 +1.5
BLES Inspire Global Hope ETF 0.9 61 -11 6.8 +2.5
IVLU iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF 0.9 30 20 10.3 +6.0
REET iShares Global REIT ETF 0.9 14 36 7.5 +3.2
GRID First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure 0.9 58 -8 4.4 +0.2
DIHP Dimensional International High Profitability ETF 0.9 29 21 7.1 +2.8
SCHF Schwab International Equity ETF 0.9 6 44 7.1 +2.9
IQDG WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund 0.9 42 8 7.3 +3.0
DFIV Dimensional International Value ETF 0.9 27 23 9.6 +5.4
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF 0.8 18 32 7.1 +2.8
CZAR Themes Natural Monopoly ETF 0.8 35 15 5.8 +1.5
AVSD Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF 0.8 23 27 5.6 +1.3
TTAI FCF International Quality ETF 0.8 59 -9 7.4 +3.1
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF 0.8 23 27 7.3 +3.0
JIG JPMorgan International Growth ETF 0.8 55 -5 4.7 +0.4
DFGR Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF 0.8 22 28 7.5 +3.2
PBD Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF 0.8 75 -25 -0.4 -4.6
ERET iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF 0.8 30 20 7.3 +3.0
KNO AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF 0.8 78 -28 6.0 +1.8
JIRE JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF 0.8 24 26 7.1 +2.8
RWO SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF 0.8 50 0 7.0 +2.7
AVIV Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF 0.8 25 25 8.4 +4.2
DEEF Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF 0.7 24 26 7.5 +3.3
DFAX Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF 0.7 30 20 7.8 +3.5
CGDG Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF 0.7 47 3 6.2 +2.0
MFDX PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF 0.7 39 11 6.7 +2.4
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF 0.7 7 43 7.7 +3.5
VSGX Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF 0.7 10 40 7.5 +3.3
IPKW Invesco International BuyBack Achievers ETF 0.7 55 -5 12.9 +8.6
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF 0.7 5 45 7.7 +3.5
DGT SPDR Global Dow ETF 0.7 50 0 6.8 +2.6
FDTS First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund 0.7 80 -30 10.5 +6.3
DOL WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund 0.7 48 2 7.1 +2.9
CWI SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF 0.7 30 20 7.4 +3.2
ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF 0.7 34 16 7.5 +3.3
DBAW Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF 0.7 41 9 7.2 +3.0
PXF Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF 0.7 45 5 8.7 +4.4
FNDF Schwab Fundamental International Large Co. Index ETF 0.6 25 25 9.3 +5.1
ISCF iShares International SmallCap Equity Factor ETF 0.6 23 27 8.2 +3.9
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 0.6 4 46 7.9 +3.7
PIZ Invesco Dorsey Wright Developed Markets Momentum ETF 0.6 80 -30 5.0 +0.8
RCGE RockCreek Global Equality ETF 0.6 95 -45 6.7 +2.5
GXUS Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Total International Equity ETF 0.6 18 32 7.8 +3.6
FDT First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund 0.6 80 -30 9.4 +5.2
XT iShares Exponential Technologies ETF 0.6 46 4 4.7 +0.4
FDEV Fidelity International Multifactor ETF 0.6 18 32 7.5 +3.2
IQSI IQ Candriam International Equity ETF 0.5 15 35 6.5 +2.3
GWX SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF 0.5 40 10 5.9 +1.7
JSTC Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF 0.5 89 -39 4.9 +0.6
INTF iShares International Equity Factor ETF 0.5 15 35 7.5 +3.3
FFLC Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Core ETF 0.4 38 12 4.6 +0.3
EASG Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF 0.4 14 36 6.0 +1.8
UMMA Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF 0.4 65 -15 5.1 +0.8
ACWV iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF 0.4 20 30 6.2 +1.9
TOLZ ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF 0.4 46 4 5.6 +1.4
DTAN Sparkline International Intangible Value ETF 0.4 55 -5 8.5 +4.3
GLOV Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF 0.4 25 25 6.0 +1.7
ESGG FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund 0.4 42 8 5.3 +1.1
IXG iShares Global Financials ETF 0.4 42 8 6.8 +2.5
HDEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF 0.4 9 41 9.2 +5.0
IBAT iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF 0.3 47 3 3.2 -1.1
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF 0.3 17 33 9.6 +5.3
KOKU Xtrackers MSCI Kokusai Equity ETF 0.3 9 41 5.2 +0.9
GQRE FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund 0.3 45 5 7.9 +3.7
CRBN iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF 0.3 20 30 5.5 +1.3
JPIN J.P. Morgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF 0.3 37 13 8.3 +4.1
SPGM SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF 0.3 9 41 5.6 +1.3
TOK iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF 0.3 26 24 5.0 +0.7
QWLD SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF 0.3 30 20 5.9 +1.7
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF 0.3 24 26 5.0 +0.8
KLMT Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF 0.3 10 40 5.6 +1.4
WRND IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF 0.3 18 32 8.0 +3.7
IMFL Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifactor ETF 0.3 34 16 6.0 +1.7
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF 0.3 15 35 7.2 +3.0
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF 0.3 6 44 5.8 +1.5
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF 0.2 32 18 5.4 +1.2
VIDI Vident International Equity Strategy ETF 0.2 61 -11 10.8 +6.6
GLOF iShares Global Equity Factor ETF 0.2 20 30 6.4 +2.2
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF 0.2 25 25 5.4 +1.1
MXI iShares Global Materials ETF 0.2 41 9 7.5 +3.2
FENI Fidelity Enhanced International ETF 0.2 28 22 6.5 +2.2
QINT American Century Quality Diversified International ETF 0.2 39 11 7.3 +3.0
RFDI First Trust Riverfront Dynamic Developed International ETF 0.2 83 -33 9.4 +5.2
DEW WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund 0.2 58 -8 8.4 +4.2
DNL WisdomTree Global ex-US Quality Dividend Growth Fund 0.2 42 8 7.0 +2.8
NZAC SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF 0.2 12 38 5.1 +0.8
VWID Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF 0.2 49 1 8.5 +4.2
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF 0.1 30 20 6.2 +1.9
PICK iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF 0.1 39 11 11.5 +7.3
ERTH Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF 0.1 62 -12 3.6 -0.7

1Overlap is the percentage of holdings by weight that are identical. For example, if Fund A has a 2% position in Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and Fund B has a 5% position, their overlapping position in AAPL is 2%.

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RESULTS & ESTIMATES

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VALUATION METRICS
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Historical valuation trends

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multiple:		 iShares MSCI Belgium ETF
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to:		 S&P500 MSCI EAFE MSCI Emg. Mkts. Other ETF:

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Not worthwhile for most investors. A rating of AVOID is assigned to ETFs with ALTAR Scores in the lowest quintile (the bottom 20%) of their category. Often, funds in this category consist of stocks with little if any history or expectation of profitability, and as a result our fundamentally-driven analysis may not be relevant.

ALTAR Score™


Calculation of ALTAR Score™
Avg. Return on Equity 8.2 %
Divided by: Fwd. P/BV 1.7 x
Less: Expense ratio 50 bp
Equals: ALTAR Score 4.3 %
info More information on ALTAR Score™
MODERN PORTFOLIO THEORY info

CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS: FUND CONSTITUENTS
COMPOSITE
RATING		 1.52 CATEGORY
AVERAGE		 1.63
 
The composite rating is a weighted average of analysts' consensus recommendations for individual ETF constituents, based on the following scale:

BUY = 1; OVERWEIGHT = 1.5, HOLD = 2; UNDERWEIGHT = 2.5; and SELL = 3.

Readers are cautioned that because analyst ratings tend to be inflated, the composite score may be more useful as a relative measure of sentiment between funds rather than as a stand-alone recommendation.
 

 

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