CWS vs. PPA ETF Comparison
Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to PowerShares Aerospace & Defense (PPA)
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
$60.68
Average Daily Volume
13,668
Number of Holdings
*
23
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
PPA
PowerShares Aerospace & Defense
PPA Description
The PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio (Fund) is based on the SPADE⢠Defense Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to identify a group of companies involved in the development, manufacturing, operations and support of US defense, homeland security and aerospace operations. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$101.24
Average Daily Volume
148,943
Number of Holdings
*
47
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | CWS | PPA |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -4.77% | -0.33% |
| 60 Days | -1.96% | 3.23% |
| 90 Days | 0.80% | 11.33% |
| 12 Months | 18.89% | 26.13% |
CWS Overweight 20 Positions Relative to PPA
CWS Underweight 44 Positions Relative to PPA
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX | A | -7.05% | |
| LMT | A | -6.9% | |
| BA | F | -5.98% | |
| GE | A | -5.69% | |
| NOC | A | -5.6% | |
| GD | A | -5.12% | |
| LHX | A | -4.53% | |
| HON | D | -4.49% | |
| TDG | A | -3.98% | |
| ETN | A | -3.74% | |
| PH | A | -3.61% | |
| HWM | B | -3.45% | |
| AXON | B | -3.24% | |
| TXT | D | -2.68% | |
| BAH | A | -2.47% | |
| LDOS | A | -2.16% | |
| HII | C | -2.1% | |
| BWXT | C | -1.38% | |
| KBR | A | -1.33% | |
| CW | A | -1.32% | |
| CACI | A | -1.29% | |
| WWD | A | -1.1% | |
| TDY | D | -1.08% | |
| HXL | D | -0.96% | |
| ATI | A | -0.94% | |
| J | C | -0.89% | |
| AVAV | A | -0.85% | |
| PLTR | C | -0.81% | |
| SPR | D | -0.77% | |
| PSN | C | -0.65% | |
| MOG.A | A | -0.64% | |
| KEYS | C | -0.6% | |
| KTOS | D | -0.54% | |
| OSK | B | -0.47% | |
| AIR | A | -0.47% | |
| MRCY | F | -0.33% | |
| VSAT | F | -0.29% | |
| CDRE | C | -0.27% | |
| OSIS | B | -0.27% | |
| TGI | C | -0.19% | |
| IRDM | B | -0.18% | |
| DCO | A | -0.15% | |
| B | D | -0.15% | |
| TTMI | B | -0.13% |
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
PPA: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Aerospace & Defense
Diversified Industrials
Information Technology Services
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Communication Equipment
Electronic Components
Engineering & Construction
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Business Services
Computer Systems
Contract Manufacturers
Metal Fabrication
Security & Protection Services
Software - Infrastructure
Telecom Services
Truck Manufacturing
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