Vident International Equity Fund (VIDI)

Overview

The Vident International Equity Fund (VIDI) is an actively managed ETF that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside of the United States. The fund emphasizes companies that demonstrate sound corporate governance and sustainable business practices.

Reputation and Reliability

Vident Investment Advisory has a reputation for developing ETFs focused on international markets and incorporating ESG considerations.

Management Expertise

The management team possesses experience in international equity investing and integrating ESG factors into investment decisions.

Goal

To achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in international equity securities.

Investment Approach and Strategy

Strategy: Actively managed, focusing on fundamental analysis and ESG considerations to select individual stocks.

Composition Primarily invested in equity securities of companies located outside the United States.

Market Share: Insufficient data to provide a specific market share.

Total Net Assets (AUM): 41000000

Key Competitors

• VEA
• IXUS
• ACWX

Competitive Landscape

The international equity ETF market is highly competitive with several large, passively managed funds dominating market share. VIDI differentiates itself with its active management style and focus on ESG considerations, which may appeal to investors seeking socially responsible investments. However, VIDI faces the challenge of outperforming passively managed funds while charging a higher expense ratio. VIDI also is significantly smaller in AUM, making it less liquid than its larger competitors.

Historical Performance: Historical performance data not readily available in structured format to provide an array. Refer to financial data sources.

Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data not readily available in structured format to provide an array. Refer to financial data sources.

Expense Ratio: 0.75

Average Trading Volume

VIDI's average trading volume is relatively low, which can impact the ease of buying and selling shares.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread for VIDI can be wider than more liquid ETFs, potentially increasing trading costs.

Market Environment Factors

Economic growth in developed and emerging markets, currency fluctuations, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment towards international equities all affect VIDI.

Growth Trajectory

VIDI's growth trajectory depends on its ability to attract assets through strong performance and appeal to investors seeking ESG-focused international equity exposure. No major changes reported.

Competitive Edge

VIDI's competitive advantage lies in its active management strategy focused on ESG factors, which aims to identify undervalued companies with strong corporate governance and sustainable business practices. This approach differentiates it from passively managed international equity ETFs. The fund's concentrated portfolio may allow for higher potential returns. However, active management introduces the risk of underperformance compared to benchmark indices.

Volatility

VIDI's volatility will likely reflect the volatility of international equity markets, and potentially be higher due to its active management and concentrated portfolio.

Market Risk

VIDI is exposed to risks associated with international investing, including currency risk, political risk, and economic instability in different countries.

Ideal Investor Profile

Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation with a focus on ESG factors and a willingness to accept potentially higher volatility and fees associated with active management.

Market Risk

VIDI is suitable for long-term investors who are comfortable with international equity risk and believe in the value of active management and ESG investing.

VIDI is an actively managed international equity ETF that focuses on ESG factors, offering a differentiated approach to international investing. It is designed for long-term investors seeking capital appreciation and willing to accept higher fees and potential volatility. Its active management strategy aims to outperform passively managed funds, but there is a risk of underperformance. The fund is relatively small and therefore less liquid. Its long-term success depends on its ability to attract assets by delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns that justify its higher expense ratio.

• VEA
• IXUS
• ACWX
• EFA
• SPDW
• SCHF
• VWO
• IEMG

Data Sources:

• Morningstar
• ETF.com
• Vident Investment Advisory Website
• Yahoo Finance
• Google Finance

Disclaimers:

The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is based on available information and may be approximate. Performance data is not guaranteed and past performance is not indicative of future results.