BAMD vs. MARB ETF Comparison

Comparison of Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF (BAMD) to First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB)

BAMD

Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF

BAMD Description

The fund is an actively managed exchange traded fund ("ETF") that, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in income-producing, publicly-traded U.S. stocks or unaffiliated ETFs purchased in the secondary market.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$34.29

Average Daily Volume

11,259

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

MARB

First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF

MARB Description

The investment seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and derivatives, including total return swaps. The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$19.72

Average Daily Volume

7,030

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	BAMD	MARB
30 Days	3.60%	-1.03%
60 Days	5.26%	-1.01%
90 Days	7.30%	-1.64%
12 Months	36.32%	-0.91%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in BAMD	Weight in MARB	Overlap
	K	A	3.96%	3.28%	3.28%

BAMD Overweight 29 Positions Relative to MARB

Symbol	Grade	Weight
IP	A	4.24%
OKE	A	4.13%
KMI	A	4.07%
MMM	D	3.84%
ETR	B	3.83%
NI	A	3.79%
HBAN	A	3.68%
MO	A	3.68%
T	A	3.61%
GILD	C	3.53%
PRU	A	3.39%
TFC	A	3.37%
D	C	3.34%
HPQ	B	3.34%
AEP	C	3.28%
WEC	A	3.27%
EIX	B	3.24%
USB	A	3.2%
DUK	C	3.11%
DOC	C	3.09%
CCI	C	2.93%
TROW	B	2.87%
O	C	2.84%
KMB	C	2.76%
VZ	C	2.65%
F	C	2.61%
FMC	D	2.59%
CAG	F	2.4%
DOW	F	2.2%

BAMD Underweight 33 Positions Relative to MARB

Symbol	Grade	Weight
HTLF	B	-7.98%
HCP	B	-5.64%
EDR	A	-4.92%
ACI	C	-4.88%
DFS	B	-4.67%
AMED	F	-4.57%
AXNX	A	-4.2%
NAPA	A	-3.99%
ANSS	B	-3.85%
B	A	-3.78%
JNPR	D	-3.65%
EVRI	A	-3.48%
ESGR	B	-3.18%
CTLT	C	-3.17%
HES	B	-3.07%
VZIO	A	-3.05%
CHX	C	-2.78%
LBPH	A	-2.78%
MGRC	B	-2.75%
FYBR	C	-2.53%
ENV	B	-2.38%
SRDX	B	-2.29%
IBTX	B	-2.21%
RCM	A	-2.07%
MRO	B	-2.03%
WSC	F	--1.0%
COP	C	--2.02%
SNPS	B	--2.21%
SSB	B	--2.22%
CVX	A	--3.56%
SLB	C	--4.15%
COF	C	--5.12%
UMBF	B	--8.33%