CWS vs. VIRS ETF Comparison

Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS)

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

$68.18

Average Daily Volume

10,345

Number of Holdings ^*

25

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

VIRS

Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF

VIRS Description

An exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index to invest in U.S. listed companies whose products or services help to protect against, endure or recover from biological threats to human health. The index aims to: Research of current and future pandemics. Combat agents of biological warfare. Detect the presence of biological threats. Secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security. Aid in stockpiling of products needed in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Improve food and water safety and purity. Enable technology to benefit work and stay at home mandates.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$40.03

Average Daily Volume

368

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	CWS	VIRS
30 Days	-0.53%	2.25%
60 Days	0.90%	7.96%
90 Days	4.58%	7.86%
12 Months	34.60%	34.42%

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in CWS	Weight in VIRS	Overlap
	ABT	A	3.67%	5.0%	3.67%
	TMO	D	3.71%	4.92%	3.71%

CWS Overweight 23 Positions Relative to VIRS

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	FICO	B	5.86%
	FI	A	5.23%
	MLR	A	5.04%
	HEI	D	4.88%
	AFL	D	4.76%
	APH	B	4.7%
	ICE	C	4.43%
	SYK	A	4.15%
	MCO	D	4.11%
	COR	A	3.95%
	SAIC	A	3.94%
	OTIS	B	3.92%
	ROL	D	3.9%
	SLGN	A	3.81%
	AWK	D	3.72%
	BR	C	3.65%
	HSY	F	3.39%
	FDS	B	3.37%
	INTU	D	3.31%
	AGM	D	3.29%
	MGRC	A	3.04%
	CE	F	2.84%
	PII	F	2.52%

CWS Underweight 8 Positions Relative to VIRS

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	WMT	A	-5.27%
	JNJ	D	-5.21%
	SNY	D	-4.89%
	LOW	B	-4.89%
	HD	B	-4.86%
	DHR	D	-4.83%
	NFLX	A	-4.8%
	REGN	F	-4.52%

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 Medical Distribution Packaging & Containers Recreational Vehicles Rental & Leasing Services Software - Application Software - Infrastructure Specialty Industrial Machinery

Keywords: S&P 500 Cancer Electronics Payment Systems Transport Aerospace Beverage Products Card Processing Chemical Chemical Product Communication Solutions Credit Drink Lab Testing Land Transport Medicine Mobile Payments Moody's Analytics Nasdaq 100 Navigation Systems

VIRS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Diagnostics & Research Drug Manufacturers - Major Home Improvement Stores Biotechnology Discount Stores Media - Diversified Medical Devices

Keywords: S&P 500 Pain Cancer Dow Jones Component Glucose Infectious Diseases Analytical Instruments Asthma Biotechnology Blood Glucose Monitoring Bone Building Materials Cardiovascular Disease Colorectal Cancer Contact Lens Countertop Diagnostic Products Fever Flooring Health Care Products