ABEQ vs. XLB ETF Comparison

Comparison of Absolute Core Strategy ETF (ABEQ) to Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB)
ABEQ

Absolute Core Strategy ETF

ABEQ Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the performance of its underlying index, the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index (ticker symbol NACEX) (the underlying index). The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index utilizes a rules-based methodology developed by CIBC National Trust Company (the index provider), which is designed to provide exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the clean energy sector including renewables and clean technology. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.19

Average Daily Volume

7,376

Number of Holdings *

15

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

Materials Select Sector SPDR

XLB Description The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of publicly traded equity securities of companies in The Materials Select Sector Index. In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals & mining; paper & forest products; containers & packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$93.01

Average Daily Volume

5,509,526

Number of Holdings *

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period ABEQ XLB
30 Days 4.61% 7.72%
60 Days 5.51% 12.68%
90 Days 6.15% 8.26%
12 Months 10.93% 21.59%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in ABEQ Weight in XLB Overlap
CTVA C 3.09% 3.75% 3.09%
DD B 5.19% 3.16% 3.16%
IFF C 2.29% 2.06% 2.06%
ABEQ Overweight 12 Positions Relative to XLB
Symbol Grade Weight
BRK.A B 11.15%
L A 6.75%
UL C 5.89%
MRK B 5.08%
MDT C 4.7%
CMCSA D 4.06%
TRV A 3.97%
VZ C 3.72%
EOG C 3.7%
EQC F 3.45%
CSCO D 3.13%
CCI D 2.51%
ABEQ Underweight 25 Positions Relative to XLB
Symbol Grade Weight
LIN C -22.03%
SHW A -7.84%
FCX B -6.28%
ECL A -5.65%
APD D -5.11%
NUE A -4.64%
DOW B -3.93%
NEM D -3.78%
MLM B -3.64%
VMC B -3.54%
PPG B -3.26%
LYB A -2.51%
STLD B -2.13%
BALL A -2.03%
AVY A -1.68%
CE A -1.61%
PKG A -1.59%
CF C -1.55%
ALB D -1.38%
IP C -1.33%
AMCR C -1.29%
WRK B -1.2%
EMN B -1.08%
MOS D -0.99%
FMC D -0.76%
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