FBT vs. GERM ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT) to ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM)
FBT
First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund
FBT Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index(SM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. The fund is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$144.97
Average Daily Volume
26,158
30
GERM
ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF
GERM Description
GERM is designed to give direct exposure to the biotech companies directly engaged in the testing and treatments of infectious diseases. Focused on advancements with targeted exposure to the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$16.90
Average Daily Volume
1,947
48
Performance
| Period | FBT | GERM |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -5.36% | -6.70% |
| 60 Days | -3.87% | -7.54% |
| 90 Days | -3.76% | -8.45% |
| 12 Months | -7.40% | -21.08% |
FBT Overweight 25 Positions Relative to GERM
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTRA | B | 5.2% | |
| ITCI | A | 4.22% | |
| BRKR | D | 4.13% | |
| HALO | C | 3.91% | |
| UTHR | B | 3.71% | |
| MTD | C | 3.64% | |
| WAT | D | 3.57% | |
| NBIX | B | 3.53% | |
| CORT | F | 3.53% | |
| EXEL | A | 3.52% | |
| ARGX | D | 3.48% | |
| BMRN | A | 3.41% | |
| EXAS | C | 3.33% | |
| RGEN | C | 3.32% | |
| GMAB | F | 3.26% | |
| PTCT | F | 3.24% | |
| INSM | F | 3.22% | |
| VRTX | C | 3.19% | |
| AMGN | C | 3.04% | |
| ILMN | D | 2.99% | |
| INCY | F | 2.97% | |
| ALKS | F | 2.95% | |
| BIIB | F | 2.76% | |
| BGNE | D | 2.68% | |
| ACAD | F | 2.08% |
FBT Underweight 43 Positions Relative to GERM
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGX | A | -6.59% | |
| BNTX | F | -6.31% | |
| LH | D | -6.07% | |
| BIO | F | -3.93% | |
| PCVX | D | -3.71% | |
| IMCR | D | -3.35% | |
| ZLAB | F | -3.05% | |
| VIR | F | -2.97% | |
| OPK | B | -2.55% | |
| BCRX | F | -2.35% | |
| ARCT | F | -2.01% | |
| HLVX | F | -1.63% | |
| SIGA | A | -1.6% | |
| FLGT | F | -1.59% | |
| CVAC | F | -1.51% | |
| NVAX | F | -1.45% | |
| ABUS | B | -1.24% | |
| ADPT | F | -1.09% | |
| ALT | D | -1.06% | |
| OSUR | D | -0.99% | |
| RENB | F | -0.98% | |
| OCGN | B | -0.97% | |
| AZN | A | -0.95% | |
| LLY | D | -0.87% | |
| MRK | A | -0.87% | |
| PFE | F | -0.87% | |
| SNY | C | -0.86% | |
| GSK | C | -0.85% | |
| ABBV | C | -0.83% | |
| ABT | D | -0.83% | |
| ENTA | C | -0.83% | |
| JNJ | F | -0.81% | |
| TAK | F | -0.81% | |
| CRMD | B | -0.67% | |
| XBIT | B | -0.64% | |
| VXRT | F | -0.39% | |
| EBS | F | -0.26% | |
| IFRX | F | -0.21% | |
| CMRX | F | -0.21% | |
| CVM | F | -0.21% | |
| GRTS | F | -0.19% | |
| CUE | F | -0.18% | |
| VAXX | F | -0.14% |
FBT: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
GERM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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