BEDZ vs. FTDS ETF Comparison

Comparison of AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ) to First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)
BEDZ

AdvisorShares Hotel ETF

BEDZ Description

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is an actively ETF that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies that derive at least 50% of their net revenue from the hotel business. It may also invest in companies involved in other lodging and travel-related services. The fund invests primarily in U.S. exchange listed equity securities, including common and preferred stock and ?ADRs. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$33.40

Average Daily Volume

295

Number of Holdings *

23

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

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF

FTDS Description The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment companies (?REITs?) that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends. The term ?well-capitalized? reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$54.81

Average Daily Volume

1,416

Number of Holdings *

48

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period BEDZ FTDS
30 Days 10.81% 4.60%
60 Days 12.73% 5.67%
90 Days 18.99% 6.43%
12 Months 28.68% 29.14%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in BEDZ Weight in FTDS Overlap
WH B 4.04% 2.29% 2.29%
BEDZ Overweight 22 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
NCLH B 6.06%
RCL A 5.88%
CCL B 5.52%
EXPE B 5.36%
BKNG A 5.27%
TH C 5.12%
MCRI A 4.63%
TCOM B 4.53%
RHP B 4.52%
PEB D 4.25%
MAR B 4.17%
BYD C 4.15%
PK B 4.05%
INN D 3.99%
VICI C 3.78%
HST C 3.63%
APLE B 3.32%
HLT A 2.89%
IHG A 2.7%
XHR B 2.68%
GLPI C 2.55%
H B 2.22%
BEDZ Underweight 47 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
GRMN B -2.48%
CBSH A -2.34%
HOMB A -2.27%
UNM A -2.25%
EWBC A -2.24%
CFR B -2.22%
CTRA B -2.2%
SNA A -2.17%
EOG A -2.15%
DGX A -2.15%
CINF A -2.14%
COP C -2.14%
CMI A -2.14%
RLI B -2.13%
THG A -2.1%
NOV C -2.06%
CF B -2.06%
HON B -2.05%
ORI A -2.05%
EQH B -2.04%
ALL A -2.03%
OSK B -2.02%
BG F -2.01%
PCAR B -2.01%
TGT F -1.99%
LW C -1.97%
PSX C -1.97%
APD A -1.96%
QCOM F -1.92%
DINO D -1.92%
EG C -1.92%
DVN F -1.91%
RDN C -1.91%
UNP C -1.9%
EMN D -1.89%
MTG C -1.89%
NXPI D -1.87%
BPOP B -1.87%
ADM D -1.85%
PPG F -1.85%
DKS C -1.82%
GD F -1.82%
FMC D -1.75%
GPC D -1.72%
LMT D -1.72%
IPG D -1.7%
HII D -1.48%
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