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LCTDvsFEDMETF Comparison

ETF 1
LCTD

BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF

VS
ETF 2
FEDM

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
-1.08%

BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) belongs to the segment. FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund (FEDM) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. LCTD's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, FEDM's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Health Care. LCTD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.37%, versus 0.14% for FEDM. LCTD is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD) with -$4M in YTD flows. FEDM performs better with 4.21% YTD performance, and -$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LCTD and FEDM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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LCTD vs FEDM performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%May 11May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

-4,000,000-3,000,000-2,000,000-1,000,0000May 11May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LCTD
FEDM
-2.96%-0.89%
+0.01%+2.75%
+3.62%+4.21%
+15.21%+14.10%
+47.39%+46.83%
+35.47%n/a
Flows
LCTD
FEDM
-$4M-
-$4M-$3M
-$4M-$2M
-$32M+$11M
-$323M+$19M
-$373M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LCTD
FEDM
+19.88%+16.97%
+15.02%+13.16%
+14.65%+13.57%
+16.00%n/a
Max drawdown
LCTD
FEDM
-5.82%-5.31%
-11.20%-10.69%
-13.33%-14.86%
-29.74%n/a
Max drawdown duration
LCTD
FEDM
28d28d
101d101d
217d214d
925dn/a
Trading data

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LCTD
FEDM
Last sale
6/11/2026 at 5:18 PM
$57.10
$61.48
Previous close
06/10/2026
$56.83
$61.96
Consolidated volume
06/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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LCTD
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LCTD
FEDM
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Worst
Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 5:18 PM
Live
Closed
LCTD
FEDM
Last price
$57.10
$61.48
1D performance
+0.47%
-0.77%
AuM$229.69 M$75.64 M
E/R0.37%0.14%
Characteristics
LCTD
FEDM
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesFlexShares
Benchmark-Northern Trust ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index
N° of holdings329207
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 8, 2021September 21, 2021
ESGYesYes
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Exposure

Countries

LCTD
Japan
19.66%
Canada
13.21%
United Kingdom
11.7%
France
8.67%
Germany
8.1%
Switzerland
7.38%
Other
31.28%
FEDM
Japan
18.71%
United Kingdom
13.51%
Canada
11.7%
France
8.67%
Germany
8.41%
Other
39.01%

Sectors

LCTD
Financials
25.53%
Industrials
18.04%
Information Techn.
8.8%
Health Care
7.94%
Consumer Discreti.
7.38%
Other
32.31%
FEDM
Financials
26.31%
Industrials
18.1%
Health Care
9.28%
Information Techn.
8.76%
Other
37.54%
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Diversification

LCTD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.84%
FEDM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.15%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
LCTD
ASML HOLDING
2.21%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.69%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.67%
ASTRAZENECA
1.60%
ENI
1.34%
NOVARTIS
1.25%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
1.24%
HITACHI
1.22%
SIEMENS
1.18%
IBERDROLA SA
1.17%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
1.13%
NESTLE SA
1.10%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
1.06%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
1.00%
ENGIE
0.98%
FEDM
ASML HOLDING
2.48%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.80%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
1.62%
SHELL PLC
1.60%
SIEMENS
1.54%
ASTRAZENECA
1.53%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
1.49%
NOVARTIS
1.47%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
1.30%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
1.29%
ENBRIDGE
1.27%
HITACHI
1.27%
SAP SE
1.17%
NESTLE SA
1.16%
ZURICH INSURANCE
1.16%
Frequently asked questions about LCTD and FEDM

How have the LCTD and FEDM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, LCTD is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD), while FEDM has returned 4.21%. That puts FEDM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LCTD or FEDM?

Year-to-date, the LCTD ETF saw -$4M in flows, compared to -$2M for FEDM.

Which ETF is more volatile: LCTD or FEDM?

Over the past year, LCTD had a volatility of 15.02%, while FEDM experienced 13.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: LCTD or FEDM?

As of June 10, 2026, LCTD holds $229.69 M in assets under management (AUM), while FEDM manages $75.64 M.

What sectors do the LCTD and FEDM ETFs invest in?

LCTD leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, FEDM focuses on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the LCTD ETF and FEDM ETF?

LCTD top holdings include ASML HOLDING, HSBC HOLDINGS and ROYAL BK CANADA. FEDM holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, ROYAL BK CANADA and COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

Which ETF is more diversified: LCTD or FEDM?

LCTD holds 350 securities with 19.84% of its assets in the top 15. FEDM has 211 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.15%.

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