CWS vs. NBSM ETF Comparison

Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to Neuberger Berman Small-Mid Cap ETF (NBSM)

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

$60.67

Average Daily Volume

13,554

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

NBSM

Neuberger Berman Small-Mid Cap ETF

NBSM Description

NBSM focuses on capital growth primarily through investments in small- and mid-cap firms. The fund seeks out undervalued companies with strong market positions and financial health, mainly in domestic markets with a minor proportion in foreign securities. Utilizing a bottom-up analysis, the fund manager identifies organizations they believe are valued below their intrinsic worth. Key considerations include historical returns, market niche, barriers to entry, and self-financing capabilities, emphasizing companies with established business operations over speculative growth prospects. NBSM aims to capitalize on market inefficiencies and manage risks through diversification and fundamental analysis. Furthermore, the manager also takes into account ESG factors into their decision making whenever applicable, aiming for a more comprehensive evaluation of potential investments. The fund may sell a security if it underperforms, reaches a set price or when better investment opportunities arise.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$24.81

Average Daily Volume

28,457

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	CWS	NBSM
30 Days	-2.97%	-3.14%
60 Days	-1.93%
90 Days	-0.18%
12 Months	19.61%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in CWS	Weight in NBSM	Overlap
	FICO	C	3.92%	3.17%	3.17%

CWS Overweight 22 Positions Relative to NBSM

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MLR	A	4.55%
APH	A	4.42%
HEI	A	4.41%
SYK	D	4.31%
OTIS	D	4.18%
TMO	C	4.16%
AFL	A	4.0%
ICE	D	4.0%
SLGN	B	3.97%
SAIC	C	3.94%
HSY	C	3.93%
INTU	D	3.9%
CE	C	3.87%
AGM	A	3.82%
ABT	D	3.8%
MCO	C	3.78%
ROL	B	3.77%
BR	C	3.72%
AWK	B	3.53%
PII	F	3.52%
MGRC	D	3.47%
FDS	F	3.44%

CWS Underweight 9 Positions Relative to NBSM

Symbol	Grade	Weight
EXP	B	-4.26%
TDW	A	-3.31%
KEX	A	-3.08%
ITT	D	-3.0%
CHE	F	-2.95%
LSCC	F	-2.94%
WSO	A	-2.81%
ICLR	D	-2.71%
RBC	C	-2.7%