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
$68.27
Average Daily Volume
9,417
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
$51.82
Average Daily Volume
1,125
Number of Holdings
*
49
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | CWS | FTDS |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 2.20% | 1.51% |
| 60 Days | 4.60% | 2.83% |
| 90 Days | 8.93% | 6.88% |
| 12 Months | 30.09% | 25.44% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in CWS | Weight in FTDS | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | C | 4.67% | 2.29% | 2.29% |
CWS Overweight 22 Positions Relative to FTDS
CWS Underweight 48 Positions Relative to FTDS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBAY | B | -2.35% | |
| LMT | B | -2.32% | |
| TRV | B | -2.31% | |
| HIG | B | -2.25% | |
| G | C | -2.25% | |
| CF | C | -2.21% | |
| CINF | C | -2.19% | |
| NKE | D | -2.16% | |
| ORI | B | -2.15% | |
| RLI | B | -2.14% | |
| RPM | B | -2.13% | |
| EMN | B | -2.12% | |
| SF | A | -2.09% | |
| DGX | C | -2.07% | |
| UNM | B | -2.05% | |
| IPG | C | -2.05% | |
| GD | B | -2.05% | |
| SYY | D | -2.05% | |
| UNP | C | -2.03% | |
| SNA | C | -2.01% | |
| CMI | C | -2.01% | |
| CTSH | C | -1.99% | |
| EWBC | D | -1.98% | |
| TGT | C | -1.97% | |
| HII | D | -1.96% | |
| GRMN | D | -1.96% | |
| EG | C | -1.95% | |
| DKS | D | -1.95% | |
| BPOP | C | -1.94% | |
| EQH | C | -1.93% | |
| GPC | D | -1.93% | |
| PPG | D | -1.93% | |
| TEL | D | -1.91% | |
| CBSH | D | -1.91% | |
| ROK | F | -1.9% | |
| CFR | C | -1.89% | |
| DINO | F | -1.87% | |
| ZION | D | -1.86% | |
| HON | D | -1.85% | |
| EOG | D | -1.85% | |
| COP | D | -1.84% | |
| ADM | D | -1.83% | |
| PSX | D | -1.8% | |
| PCAR | D | -1.77% | |
| BG | D | -1.7% | |
| CTRA | D | -1.67% | |
| DVN | D | -1.65% | |
| LW | D | -1.65% |
CWS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Business Services
Capital Markets
Medical Devices
Aerospace & Defense
Auto Parts
Chemicals
Confectioners
Credit Services
Diagnostics & Research
Electronic Components
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Information Technology Services
Insurance - Life
Packaging & Containers
Recreational Vehicles
Rental & Leasing Services
Software - Application
Software - Infrastructure
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Utilities - Regulated Water
FTDS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
Oil & Gas E&P
Aerospace & Defense
Diversified Industrials
Insurance - Diversified
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Specialty Retail
Farm Products
Insurance - Life
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Specialty Chemicals
Advertising Agencies
Agricultural Inputs
Banks - Global
Business Services
Capital Markets
Chemicals
Diagnostics & Research
Discount Stores
Electronic Components
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