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REFAvsJHMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
REFA

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
+1.87%
VS
ETF 2
JHMD

John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.83%

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF (JHMD) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. REFA's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Health Care. In contrast, JHMD's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. REFA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.32%, versus 0.43% for JHMD. REFA is up 4.7% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3K in YTD flows. JHMD performs better with 6.91% YTD performance, and -$142M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of REFA and JHMD 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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REFA vs JHMD performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-300 M-200 M-100 M0 MMar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
REFA
JHMD
+4.10%+7.23%
-0.96%+1.38%
+4.70%+6.91%
n/a+25.98%
n/a+56.00%
n/a+55.38%
Flows
REFA
JHMD
+$1K-$317M
+$3K-$222M
+$3K-$142M
-+$75M
-+$173M
-+$210M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
REFA
JHMD
+20.34%+20.00%
n/a+13.32%
n/a+14.05%
n/a+15.03%
Max drawdown
REFA
JHMD
-10.47%-10.56%
n/a-10.56%
n/a-13.96%
n/a-28.98%
Max drawdown duration
REFA
JHMD
59d60d
n/a60d
n/a41d
n/a840d
Trading data

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REFA
JHMD
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 3:59 PM
$44.51
Previous close
04/29/2026
$44.45
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 3:59 PM
Live
Closed
REFA
JHMD
Last price
$44.51
1D performance
+0.13%
AuM$5.36 M$925.41 M
E/R0.32%0.43%
Characteristics
REFA
JHMD
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderColumbia Threadneedle InvestmentsJohn Hancock Investments
BenchmarkBeta Advantage Research Enhanced International Equity IndexJohn Hancock Dimensional Developed International Index
N° of holdings184492
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 11, 2025December 15, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

REFA
Japan
23.77%
United Kingdom
16.06%
Germany
8.78%
France
8.69%
Switzerland
7.71%
Australia
7.64%
Other
27.35%
JHMD
Japan
22.19%
United Kingdom
14.41%
France
11.42%
Germany
10.7%
Switzerland
8.21%
Other
33.07%

Sectors

REFA
Industrials
21.86%
Financials
18.1%
Health Care
10.68%
Materials
7.34%
Other
42.02%
JHMD
Financials
24.82%
Industrials
17.43%
Consumer Discreti.
8.3%
Materials
7.7%
Health Care
7.19%
Consumer Staples
7.1%
Other
27.46%
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Diversification

REFA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

34.39%
JHMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.76%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
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%
JHMD
VINCI
1.91%
ASML HOLDING
1.79%
BASF SE
1.18%
ENGIE
1.15%
BBVA
1.05%
HSBC HOLDINGS
0.99%
NOVARTIS
0.94%
BP
0.91%
BAYER AG
0.88%
SHELL PLC
0.88%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
0.87%
ASTRAZENECA
0.83%
ORANGE
0.83%
CH1499059983
0.80%
HITACHI
0.75%
Frequently asked questions about REFA and JHMD

How have the REFA and JHMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, REFA is up 4.7% year-to-date (YTD), while JHMD has returned 6.91%. That puts JHMD better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the REFA ETF saw +$3K in flows, compared to -$142M for JHMD.

Which ETF is bigger: REFA or JHMD?

As of April 29, 2026, REFA holds $5.36 M in assets under management (AUM), while JHMD manages $925.41 M.

What sectors do the REFA and JHMD ETFs invest in?

REFA leans toward sectors like Industrials, Financials and Health Care. Meanwhile, JHMD focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.

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

REFA top holdings include ASML HOLDING, NOVARTIS and CH1499059983. JHMD holds in its top three: VINCI, ASML HOLDING and BASF SE.

Which ETF is more diversified: REFA or JHMD?

REFA holds 192 securities with 34.39% of its assets in the top 15. JHMD has 521 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.76%.

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