CPAI vs. FTCS ETF Comparison

Comparison of Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF (CPAI) to First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS)

CPAI

Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF

CPAI Description

CPAI employs a quantitative, model-driven strategy that integrates quantitative analysis and machine learning insights to navigate diverse market conditions. The portfolio consists of at least 50 US-listed companies of any capitalization or ADRs. The selection process relies on advanced quantitative models leveraging machine learning technology, considering over 30 variables related to value, long-term reversal, momentum, profitability, investor sentiment, and stock price stability. Additionally, the Adviser backtests variable combinations considered to be supported by economic reasoning or investor behavioral biases. The models continually learn and adapt relationships between input variables and realized historic returns, updating during quarterly portfolio rebalances. Moreover, rebalancing ensures the portfolio aligns with the models' rankings, with adjustments made to limit sector exposure to 35% or less.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$36.49

Average Daily Volume

7,190

Number of Holdings ^*

* 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&#39;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

$93.71

Average Daily Volume

241,420

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	CPAI	FTCS
30 Days	9.49%	3.89%
60 Days	9.78%	3.43%
90 Days	15.04%	4.59%
12 Months		23.15%

5 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in CPAI	Weight in FTCS	Overlap
COR	A	2.01%	2.06%	2.01%
MSFT	C	1.83%	2.02%	1.83%
MSI	B	2.05%	2.1%	2.05%
ROST	C	1.72%	1.91%	1.72%
TJX	A	1.91%	2.08%	1.91%

CPAI Overweight 44 Positions Relative to FTCS

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TRGP	B	2.61%
SFM	A	2.49%
SKYW	A	2.47%
TDS	A	2.45%
OKE	B	2.35%
HTZ	C	2.35%
UNM	A	2.3%
NTGR	A	2.29%
CARG	B	2.27%
GDDY	A	2.25%
BRBR	A	2.24%
VIRT	B	2.24%
CNO	A	2.14%
FTI	A	2.12%
CLBT	B	2.11%
EQH	B	2.1%
ORCL	B	2.1%
CVLT	A	2.09%
FTDR	B	2.09%
GNW	A	2.07%
ZIM	C	2.06%
PBI	B	2.05%
ACIW	B	2.04%
GOOGL	C	2.03%
CAH	B	2.01%
PGR	A	1.89%
PAA	B	1.88%
PRM	D	1.88%
META	D	1.87%
LESL	F	1.87%
PAGP	B	1.87%
LDOS	D	1.86%
AAPL	A	1.86%
RTX	D	1.85%
WES	B	1.85%
THC	D	1.77%
NYT	D	1.76%
BRC	C	1.74%
MHO	C	1.73%
WBA	F	1.7%
UHS	D	1.58%
LLY	D	1.57%
HCA	F	1.55%
AGL	F	0.82%

CPAI Underweight 45 Positions Relative to FTCS

Symbol	Grade	Weight
EA	B	-2.28%
SNA	A	-2.23%
AMP	A	-2.19%
PKG	A	-2.18%
COP	D	-2.17%
V	A	-2.17%
AON	A	-2.16%
SYK	B	-2.15%
BLK	C	-2.12%
BRO	A	-2.11%
WMT	A	-2.11%
CSX	B	-2.1%
HON	B	-2.1%
ADP	A	-2.08%
COST	A	-2.08%
PAYX	B	-2.06%
MA	A	-2.06%
CSCO	A	-2.06%
XOM	C	-2.03%
EXPD	D	-2.03%
CTSH	A	-2.02%
MMC	A	-2.02%
PG	A	-2.02%
HD	B	-2.01%
MCO	A	-1.98%
AFL	A	-1.98%
UNP	C	-1.97%
CB	C	-1.95%
PPG	D	-1.91%
ACGL	D	-1.91%
ELV	F	-1.9%
NOC	D	-1.9%
CL	D	-1.9%
JNJ	D	-1.9%
GD	F	-1.9%
RNR	C	-1.88%
KMB	C	-1.88%
LIN	D	-1.88%
PEP	F	-1.85%
VLTO	D	-1.84%
IBM	C	-1.8%
KO	D	-1.79%
ABBV	D	-1.78%
LMT	D	-1.78%
REGN	F	-1.56%