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PPIEvsREFAETF Comparison

ETF 1
PPIE

Putnam PanAgora ESG International Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.17%
VS
ETF 2
REFA

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
-0.24%

Putnam PanAgora ESG International Equity ETF (PPIE) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. PPIE's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, REFA's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Health Care. PPIE is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.32% for REFA. PPIE is up 3.17% year-to-date (YTD) with -$271M in YTD flows. REFA performs better with 6.02% YTD performance, and +$2K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PPIE and REFA 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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PPIE vs REFA performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-2,000,000-1,500,000-1,000,000-500,0000Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PPIE
REFA
+7.05%+4.90%
-1.79%+0.77%
+3.17%+6.02%
+21.72%n/a
+57.57%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
PPIE
REFA
-$2M-
-$280M+$2K
-$271M+$2K
-$255M-
-$185M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PPIE
REFA
+18.14%+20.47%
+12.88%n/a
+14.48%n/a
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Max drawdown
PPIE
REFA
-11.71%-10.47%
-11.71%n/a
-14.37%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
PPIE
REFA
57d54d
57dn/a
36dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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PPIE
REFA
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$26.73
Previous close
04/27/2026
$26.77
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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PPIE
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PPIE
REFA
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PPIE
REFA
Last price
$26.73
1D performance
-0.13%
AuM$4.02 M$5.43 M
E/R0.49%0.32%
Characteristics
PPIE
REFA
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderPutnamColumbia Threadneedle Investments
Benchmark-Beta Advantage Research Enhanced International Equity Index
N° of holdings127184
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 20, 2023December 11, 2025
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

PPIE
Japan
25.25%
France
12.19%
United Kingdom
11.39%
Switzerland
7.56%
Other
43.61%
REFA
Japan
23.77%
United Kingdom
16.06%
Germany
8.78%
France
8.69%
Switzerland
7.71%
Australia
7.64%
Other
27.35%

Sectors

PPIE
Financials
21.64%
Industrials
19.97%
Health Care
10.4%
Consumer Discreti.
8.64%
Other
39.35%
REFA
Industrials
21.86%
Financials
18.1%
Health Care
10.68%
Materials
7.34%
Other
42.02%
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Diversification

PPIE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

32.08%
REFA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

34.39%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
PPIE
USN070592100
3.46%
NOVARTIS
3.37%
TESCO
2.73%
INTESA SANPAOLO
2.69%
VINCI
2.62%
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
2.60%
ITOCHU
2.26%
SHELL PLC
2.26%
3I GROUP
1.67%
MITSUI
1.57%
SIEMENS
1.53%
FANUC
1.51%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
1.34%
BHP GROUP LTD
1.24%
SAINT-GOBAIN
1.23%
REFA
ASML HOLDING
4.98%
NOVARTIS
3.47%
CH1499059983
3.33%
BHP GROUP LTD
3.08%
SHELL PLC
2.38%
ASTRAZENECA
2.19%
HITACHI
2.17%
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
2.14%
MITSUBISHI
1.94%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
1.79%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
1.68%
SAFRAN
1.46%
TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS
1.33%
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
1.25%
BNP PARIBAS
1.20%
Frequently asked questions about PPIE and REFA

How have the PPIE and REFA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, PPIE is up 3.17% year-to-date (YTD), while REFA has returned 6.02%. That puts REFA better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PPIE or REFA?

Year-to-date, the PPIE ETF saw -$271M in flows, compared to +$2K for REFA.

Which ETF is bigger: PPIE or REFA?

As of April 27, 2026, PPIE holds $4.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while REFA manages $5.43 M.

What sectors do the PPIE and REFA ETFs invest in?

PPIE leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, REFA focuses on Industrials, Financials and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the PPIE ETF and REFA ETF?

PPIE top holdings include USN070592100, NOVARTIS and TESCO. REFA holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, NOVARTIS and CH1499059983.

Which ETF is more diversified: PPIE or REFA?

PPIE holds 133 securities with 32.08% of its assets in the top 15. REFA has 192 securities and a top 15 weight of 34.39%.

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