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VIGIvsLCTDETF Comparison

ETF 1
VIGI

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
-0.87%
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VS
ETF 2
LCTD

BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF

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Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) belongs to the Global Blended Cap segment. BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) is part of the segment. VIGI's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, LCTD's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. VIGI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.37% for LCTD. VIGI is down -2.65% year-to-date (YTD) with -$324M in YTD flows. LCTD performs better with 0.45% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VIGI and LCTD 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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VIGI vs LCTD performance and flow charts

Performance

-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 13Feb 23Mar 2Mar 9

Cumulative Flows

-150,000,000-100,000,000-50,000,0000Feb 13Feb 23Mar 2Mar 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/13/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VIGI
LCTD
-7.27%-6.68%
-3.39%+1.25%
-2.65%+0.45%
+8.11%+23.28%
+33.10%+53.24%
+22.83%n/a
Flows
VIGI
LCTD
-$140M-
-$278M-
-$324M-
+$618M-$27M
+$2.62B-$319M
+$4.40B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VIGI
LCTD
+12.77%+15.30%
+14.81%+16.01%
+12.62%+14.05%
+14.02%n/a
Max drawdown
VIGI
LCTD
-7.76%-8.58%
-11.31%-12.79%
-14.36%-13.33%
-28.58%n/a
Max drawdown duration
VIGI
LCTD
30d12d
37d37d
232d217d
1036dn/a
Trading data

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VIGI
LCTD
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$88.79
$54.90
Previous close
03/12/2026
$89.50
$55.62
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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LCTD
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VIGI
LCTD
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VIGI
LCTD
Last price
$88.79
$54.90
1D performance
-0.79%
-1.29%
AuM$8.48 B$226.80 M
E/R0.07%0.37%
Characteristics
VIGI
LCTD
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanguardiShares
BenchmarkS&P Global Ex-U.S. Dividend Growers Index-
N° of holdings317315
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 25, 2016April 8, 2021
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

VIGI
Japan
29.1%
Switzerland
17.51%
Canada
17.3%
United Kingdom
7.04%
Other
29.05%
LCTD
Japan
19.97%
Canada
12.87%
United Kingdom
12.23%
France
9.24%
Germany
8.1%
Switzerland
7.44%
Other
30.15%

Sectors

VIGI
Financials
21.78%
Industrials
19.38%
Health Care
15.36%
Consumer Staples
10.44%
Information Techn.
10.27%
Other
22.77%
LCTD
Financials
25.07%
Industrials
18.06%
Information Techn.
9.21%
Health Care
8.79%
Consumer Discreti.
8.03%
Other
30.83%

Diversification

VIGI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

47.03%
LCTD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.16%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
VIGI
ROCHE
4.74%
NOVARTIS
4.72%
ROYAL BK CANADA
4.61%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
4.31%
NESTLE SA
3.51%
HITACHI
3.14%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
3.06%
SUMITOMO MITSUI
2.68%
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
2.68%
SAP SE
2.60%
DK0062498333
2.44%
AIA
2.39%
MITSUBISHI
2.11%
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
2.03%
SANOFI SA
2.01%
LCTD
ASML HOLDING
2.09%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.97%
ASTRAZENECA
1.59%
IBERDROLA SA
1.35%
HITACHI
1.32%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
1.31%
SIEMENS
1.22%
ALLIANZ SE
1.20%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
1.14%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
1.03%
BNS
1.02%
AIRBUS SE
0.99%
FRANCO NEVADA
0.98%
AIA
0.97%
WSP GLOBAL INC
0.96%
Frequently asked questions about VIGI and LCTD

How have the VIGI and LCTD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 13, 2026, VIGI is down -2.65% year-to-date (YTD), while LCTD has returned 0.45%. That puts LCTD better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the VIGI ETF saw -$324M in flows, compared to - for LCTD.

Which ETF is more volatile: VIGI or LCTD?

Over the past year, VIGI had a volatility of 14.81%, while LCTD experienced 16.01%.

Which ETF is bigger: VIGI or LCTD?

As of March 13, 2026, VIGI holds $8.48 B in assets under management (AUM), while LCTD manages $226.80 M.

What sectors do the VIGI and LCTD ETFs invest in?

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

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

VIGI top holdings include ROCHE, NOVARTIS and ROYAL BK CANADA. LCTD holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, HSBC HOLDINGS and ASTRAZENECA.

Which ETF is more diversified: VIGI or LCTD?

VIGI holds 331 securities with 47.03% of its assets in the top 15. LCTD has 331 securities and a top 15 weight of 19.16%.

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