FIW vs. LCG ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust ISE Water Index Fund (FIW) to Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF (LCG)
FIW

First Trust ISE Water Index Fund

FIW Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the ISE Water Index(TM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified market-capitalization weighted portfolio of 36 stocks of companies as of March 31, 2013 that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable and wastewater industries. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$106.65

Average Daily Volume

39,063

Number of Holdings *

33

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
LCG

Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF

LCG Description Seeks positions featuring attractive and sustainable multi-year return profiles underpinned by businesses perceived to possess: Robust financial returns and visible reinvestment opportunities Talented management Exposure to the four pillars: operating growth, strong balance sheets, high profitability, and attractive valuations

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.30

Average Daily Volume

7,743

Number of Holdings *

19

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FIW LCG
30 Days 10.39% -0.78%
60 Days 8.38% -5.18%
90 Days 10.34% -6.00%
12 Months 27.77% 18.80%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FIW Weight in LCG Overlap
IDXX D 3.17% 6.46% 3.17%
FIW Overweight 32 Positions Relative to LCG
Symbol Grade Weight
VLTO A 4.2%
AWK B 4.2%
XYL A 4.17%
A C 3.9%
ECL A 3.89%
WTRG B 3.65%
WAT D 3.6%
ROP D 3.59%
IEX D 3.53%
CNM A 3.51%
PNR C 3.51%
ACM C 3.41%
AOS C 3.39%
WMS C 3.38%
TTEK B 3.36%
MLI B 3.19%
WTS C 2.93%
PRMW A 2.33%
BMI A 2.29%
VMI B 2.24%
ITRI A 2.21%
FLS A 2.17%
CWT B 2.1%
AWR C 2.01%
ZWS C 1.9%
FELE D 1.83%
MWA A 1.43%
HWKN B 1.29%
MEG B 1.22%
SJW D 1.21%
LNN C 1.16%
SBS C 1.16%
FIW Underweight 18 Positions Relative to LCG
Symbol Grade Weight
SPGI C -8.02%
CSGP C -7.99%
SHOP F -5.49%
GOOG B -4.77%
OKTA D -4.68%
VEEV D -4.52%
AMZN A -4.48%
MSCI D -4.33%
MDB F -4.03%
NOW D -3.98%
HUBS D -3.83%
WDAY F -3.61%
SNPS D -3.38%
MSFT C -3.27%
CDNS D -3.17%
SAIA F -2.95%
TEAM F -2.7%
ODFL F -2.55%
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