CWS vs. FTDS ETF Comparison

Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)

CWS

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF

CWS Description

The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation. CWS aims to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a focused group of U.S. exchange-listed equity securities that the portfolio manager believes have favorable fundamental attributes.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$70.26

Average Daily Volume

13,971

Number of Holdings ^*

* 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

$54.22

Average Daily Volume

1,388

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	CWS	FTDS
30 Days	1.64%	2.96%
60 Days	2.92%	5.11%
90 Days	4.61%	5.28%
12 Months	28.16%	27.74%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in CWS	Weight in FTDS	Overlap

CWS Overweight 25 Positions Relative to FTDS

Symbol	Grade	Weight
FICO	B	6.68%
FI	A	5.35%
MLR	C	5.32%
HEI	A	5.2%
APH	A	4.89%
AFL	B	4.57%
SYK	B	4.3%
MCO	B	4.15%
ICE	C	4.12%
COR	B	4.02%
SLGN	A	3.96%
ROL	B	3.86%
INTU	B	3.78%
BR	A	3.77%
OTIS	C	3.73%
AGM	B	3.63%
FDS	B	3.54%
ABT	B	3.54%
AWK	C	3.39%
SAIC	F	3.38%
MGRC	B	3.38%
TMO	F	3.36%
HSY	F	3.28%
PII	F	2.38%
CE	F	1.6%

CWS Underweight 48 Positions Relative to FTDS

Symbol	Grade	Weight
GRMN	B	-2.5%
CBSH	B	-2.32%
WH	B	-2.31%
HOMB	A	-2.28%
CFR	B	-2.27%
EWBC	A	-2.26%
SNA	A	-2.18%
UNM	A	-2.16%
CTRA	B	-2.12%
DGX	A	-2.11%
CINF	A	-2.11%
EQH	C	-2.11%
NOV	C	-2.11%
CMI	A	-2.1%
RLI	A	-2.09%
COP	C	-2.09%
PCAR	B	-2.08%
EOG	A	-2.08%
LW	C	-2.06%
THG	A	-2.06%
OSK	C	-2.06%
HON	C	-2.0%
ORI	A	-2.0%
GD	D	-1.99%
CF	A	-1.99%
ALL	A	-1.99%
UNP	C	-1.95%
QCOM	F	-1.95%
TGT	F	-1.94%
NXPI	D	-1.91%
BG	D	-1.91%
DVN	F	-1.9%
PSX	C	-1.9%
RDN	D	-1.9%
EG	C	-1.89%
MTG	C	-1.89%
PPG	F	-1.88%
DINO	D	-1.88%
BPOP	C	-1.88%
FMC	D	-1.86%
APD	A	-1.86%
LMT	D	-1.84%
EMN	C	-1.84%
ADM	D	-1.83%
IPG	D	-1.81%
DKS	D	-1.79%
GPC	D	-1.68%
HII	F	-1.54%