FCG vs. MDST ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas (FCG) to Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST)
FCG

First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas

FCG 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 ISE-REVERE Natural Gas Index(TM). 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-weighted index comprised of exchange-listed companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the exploration and production of natural gas. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.49

Average Daily Volume

212,725

Number of Holdings *

36

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
MDST

Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF

MDST Description MDST invests North American midstream investments while employing a covered call strategy. The actively managed fund targets investment grade, midstream securities from the US and Canada that include companies engaged in the energy infrastructure industry and ancillary businesses. The fund may directly invest up to 25% in US MLPs that are publicly traded and treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. The fund employs a bottom-up, research-driven selection process with emphasis on opportunities and growth prospects. In addition, the advisor maintains proprietary business valuation models and analyzes various fundamental and technical factors. To enhance income, the fund writes call options on securities held within the portfolio. It may also use standardized exchange-traded and FLEX options. The fund expects returns from the distribution yield, covered call premiums, cash distribution growth, and potential price appreciation. Single securities are capped at 15%.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.92

Average Daily Volume

16,942

Number of Holdings *

18

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FCG MDST
30 Days 10.05% 7.20%
60 Days 9.43% 9.17%
90 Days 5.54% 9.50%
12 Months 9.85%
2 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FCG Weight in MDST Overlap
HESM B 4.26% 4.35% 4.26%
WES C 4.37% 3.0% 3.0%
FCG Overweight 34 Positions Relative to MDST
Symbol Grade Weight
EQT B 5.02%
EOG A 4.49%
COP C 4.34%
CTRA B 3.96%
FANG C 3.74%
OXY D 3.68%
PR B 3.58%
AR B 3.47%
OVV B 3.42%
DVN F 3.38%
MTDR B 3.15%
CHRD D 3.14%
CNX A 3.06%
RRC B 2.86%
APA D 2.74%
MGY A 2.44%
CIVI D 2.39%
WDS D 2.35%
SM B 2.33%
MUR D 2.3%
NOG B 2.14%
NFG A 2.03%
CRC A 2.01%
GPOR B 1.97%
CRK B 1.42%
CRGY B 1.41%
VTLE C 1.25%
KOS D 1.08%
REPX A 0.8%
SD D 0.67%
GRNT B 0.56%
WTI F 0.29%
REI D 0.18%
AMPY C 0.1%
FCG Underweight 16 Positions Relative to MDST
Symbol Grade Weight
ET A -9.3%
WMB A -8.51%
EPD A -8.12%
KMI A -8.05%
PAGP A -5.98%
DTM A -5.91%
TRGP A -5.86%
OKE A -5.25%
LNG A -5.08%
AM A -4.73%
MPLX A -4.29%
KNTK A -4.29%
ENLC A -3.83%
DKL C -0.37%
GEL D -0.33%
NEXT C -0.05%
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