BNDX vs. FTCS ETF Comparison
Comparison of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) to First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS)
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
BNDX Description
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of non-U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade bonds. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged). This Index provides a broad-based measure of the global, investment-grade, fixed-rate debt markets. It invests by sampling the index. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index. It is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$48.46
Average Daily Volume
3,381,288
Number of Holdings
*
156
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
FTCS
First Trust Capital Strength ETF
FTCS 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 Capital Strength Index(TM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the index. In constructing the index, the index Provider begins with the largest 500 U.S. companies included in the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index and excludes the following: companies with less than $1 billion in cash and short term investments; companies with long-term debt divided by market capitalization greater than 30%; and companies with return on equity less than 15%.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$83.59
Average Daily Volume
294,730
Number of Holdings
*
49
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | BNDX | FTCS |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 0.10% | 2.59% |
| 60 Days | -0.68% | -1.65% |
| 90 Days | -0.16% | -0.48% |
| 12 Months | 3.35% | 17.48% |
20 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in BNDX | Weight in FTCS | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | B | 0.01% | 2.21% | 0.01% | |
| ABBV | D | 0.01% | 1.86% | 0.01% | |
| ABT | F | 0.01% | 1.91% | 0.01% | |
| CB | C | 0.01% | 2.06% | 0.01% | |
| CL | A | 0.01% | 2.11% | 0.01% | |
| HON | C | 0.01% | 2.01% | 0.01% | |
| ITW | D | 0.01% | 1.89% | 0.01% | |
| JNJ | D | 0.01% | 1.98% | 0.01% | |
| KO | A | 0.01% | 2.02% | 0.01% | |
| LIN | D | 0.01% | 1.89% | 0.01% | |
| MA | D | 0.01% | 1.94% | 0.01% | |
| MCO | A | 0.01% | 2.12% | 0.01% | |
| MDLZ | B | 0.01% | 1.98% | 0.01% | |
| MSFT | C | 0.01% | 2.08% | 0.01% | |
| PEP | B | 0.01% | 2.02% | 0.01% | |
| PG | A | 0.01% | 2.06% | 0.01% | |
| PPG | D | 0.01% | 1.97% | 0.01% | |
| SYK | D | 0.01% | 1.98% | 0.01% | |
| WMT | B | 0.01% | 2.14% | 0.01% | |
| XOM | B | 0.01% | 1.85% | 0.01% |
BNDX Overweight 136 Positions Relative to FTCS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPG | D | 0.01% | |
| SO | A | 0.01% | |
| SLB | D | 0.01% | |
| SCOR | F | 0.01% | |
| RTX | A | 0.01% | |
| ZBH | D | 0.01% | |
| XYL | A | 0.01% | |
| WM | A | 0.01% | |
| WHR | F | 0.01% | |
| WELL | A | 0.01% | |
| WBA | F | 0.01% | |
| VTRS | D | 0.01% | |
| VTR | B | 0.01% | |
| VFC | F | 0.01% | |
| UPS | D | 0.01% | |
| TEL | A | 0.01% | |
| TCN | A | 0.01% | |
| TAP | D | 0.01% | |
| SYY | D | 0.01% | |
| AL | C | 0.01% | |
| AIG | A | 0.01% | |
| CP | D | 0.01% | |
| COF | B | 0.01% | |
| EMR | B | 0.01% | |
| EMN | A | 0.01% | |
| NDAQ | C | 0.01% | |
| EEFT | B | 0.01% | |
| MRK | B | 0.01% | |
| MP | C | 0.01% | |
| EDC | B | 0.01% | |
| ECL | A | 0.01% | |
| DXC | F | 0.01% | |
| DSM | B | 0.01% | |
| MMM | A | 0.01% | |
| MHK | C | 0.01% | |
| CE | D | 0.01% | |
| CCEP | A | 0.01% | |
| DIS | D | 0.01% | |
| MET | B | 0.01% | |
| MCK | A | 0.01% | |
| MAN | B | 0.01% | |
| LYB | C | 0.01% | |
| LLY | C | 0.01% | |
| BWA | B | 0.01% | |
| BX | C | 0.01% | |
| ORCL | D | 0.01% | |
| BSX | A | 0.01% | |
| IFF | A | 0.01% | |
| PSA | C | 0.01% | |
| KMI | A | 0.01% | |
| KKR | B | 0.01% | |
| K | B | 0.01% | |
| BMY | F | 0.01% | |
| HOG | D | 0.01% | |
| BLK | C | 0.01% | |
| BIP | B | 0.01% | |
| PPL | A | 0.01% | |
| PM | A | 0.01% | |
| BDX | F | 0.01% | |
| PFE | C | 0.01% | |
| GM | B | 0.01% | |
| GLW | B | 0.01% | |
| GIS | B | 0.01% | |
| OMC | A | 0.01% | |
| OBND | A | 0.01% | |
| O | B | 0.01% | |
| BACA | C | 0.01% | |
| AZN | A | 0.01% | |
| NS | D | 0.01% | |
| ASML | D | 0.01% | |
| APTV | C | 0.01% | |
| APD | C | 0.01% | |
| FDX | C | 0.01% | |
| INTC | F | 0.01% | |
| AON | D | 0.01% | |
| AMT | D | 0.01% | |
| AMGN | B | 0.01% | |
| AMCR | A | 0.01% | |
| ETN | B | 0.01% | |
| NEE | B | 0.01% | |
| DE | B | 0.01% | |
| SE | C | 0.01% | |
| RY | A | 0.01% | |
| TMO | B | 0.01% | |
| WPC | B | 0.01% | |
| VOD | D | 0.01% | |
| USB | D | 0.01% | |
| MUFG | C | 0.01% | |
| CRH | C | 0.01% | |
| ADM | C | 0.01% | |
| TD | F | 0.01% | |
| MO | A | 0.01% | |
| DOV | A | 0.01% | |
| DOW | B | 0.01% | |
| DHY | A | 0.01% | |
| DHR | B | 0.01% | |
| MDT | C | 0.01% | |
| MCD | D | 0.01% | |
| CAF | B | 0.01% | |
| BKNG | B | 0.01% | |
| BHP | D | 0.01% | |
| BG | B | 0.01% | |
| IBM | D | 0.01% | |
| JCI | B | 0.01% | |
| BAX | F | 0.01% | |
| GE | C | 0.01% | |
| GSK | A | 0.01% | |
| PLD | D | 0.01% | |
| PH | A | 0.01% | |
| EQNR | C | 0.01% | |
| DB | B | 0.01% | |
| FIS | A | 0.01% | |
| BAC | A | 0.01% | |
| GS | A | 0.01% | |
| BMO | C | 0.01% | |
| BNS | D | 0.01% | |
| KSA | D | 0.01% | |
| DLR | D | 0.01% | |
| MS | A | 0.01% | |
| T | B | 0.01% | |
| UBS | C | 0.01% | |
| WFC | A | 0.01% | |
| VZ | C | 0.01% | |
| SEB | D | 0.01% | |
| STLA | D | 0.01% | |
| C | A | 0.01% | |
| EDF | B | 0.01% | |
| DT | D | 0.01% | |
| CMCSA | D | 0.01% | |
| NWG | A | 0.01% | |
| HSBC | C | 0.01% | |
| CM | C | 0.01% | |
| JPM | A | 0.01% | |
| COE | C | 0.01% | |
| CAN | F | 0.01% | |
| BGB | A | 0.01% |
BNDX Underweight 29 Positions Relative to FTCS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APH | A | -2.42% | |
| COST | A | -2.2% | |
| REGN | C | -2.14% | |
| MSI | A | -2.1% | |
| TJX | C | -2.1% | |
| PAYX | C | -2.06% | |
| AMP | A | -2.04% | |
| KMB | B | -2.04% | |
| MMC | B | -2.02% | |
| ADP | C | -2.02% | |
| GD | A | -2.01% | |
| UNH | B | -2.0% | |
| V | C | -1.99% | |
| CTSH | D | -1.99% | |
| ELV | A | -1.99% | |
| CPRT | D | -1.98% | |
| UNP | C | -1.97% | |
| LMT | A | -1.97% | |
| PKG | D | -1.97% | |
| RJF | B | -1.96% | |
| MNST | D | -1.94% | |
| MLM | C | -1.94% | |
| ROST | D | -1.94% | |
| CSX | D | -1.91% | |
| HD | D | -1.91% | |
| PCAR | D | -1.91% | |
| CSCO | D | -1.89% | |
| WRB | D | -1.88% | |
| GPC | C | -1.76% |
BNDX: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Global
Drug Manufacturers - Major
Diversified Industrials
Medical Devices
Specialty Chemicals
Chemicals
Telecom Services
Asset Management
Beverages - Soft Drinks
Business Services
Capital Markets
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Auto Manufacturers
Auto Parts
Credit Services
Diagnostics & Research
Electronic Components
Farm Products
Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Household & Personal Products
FTCS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Beverages - Soft Drinks
Household & Personal Products
Aerospace & Defense
Apparel Stores
Business Services
Capital Markets
Communication Equipment
Credit Services
Discount Stores
Diversified Industrials
Drug Manufacturers - Major
Health Care Plans
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Medical Devices
Railroads
Specialty Chemicals
Asset Management
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Biotechnology
Building Materials
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