FCG vs. PXE ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas (FCG) to PowerShares Dynamic Energy E&P (PXE)
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

$28.07

Average Daily Volume

209,802

Number of Holdings *

40

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

PowerShares Dynamic Energy E&P

PXE Description The PowerShares Energy Exploration & Production Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index thoroughly evaluates companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including: price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is composed of stocks of 30 U.S. companies involved in the exploration and production of natural resources used to produce energy. These companies are engaged principally in exploration, extraction and production of crude oil and natural gas from land-based or offshore wells. These companies include petroleum refineries that process the crude oil into finished products, such as gasoline and automotive lubricants, and companies involved in gathering and processing natural gas, and manufacturing natural gas liquid. The Fund is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$35.95

Average Daily Volume

47,816

Number of Holdings *

29

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FCG PXE
30 Days 3.77% 3.10%
60 Days 14.11% 13.59%
90 Days 18.88% 18.16%
12 Months 28.11% 42.68%
20 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FCG Weight in PXE Overlap
APA B 3.22% 2.54% 2.54%
CHK A 2.89% 2.73% 2.73%
CHRD A 2.57% 2.65% 2.57%
CNX A 2.1% 2.92% 2.1%
COP A 4.18% 5.19% 4.18%
CRGY F 0.73% 2.39% 0.73%
CRK A 1.22% 2.97% 1.22%
CTRA A 3.3% 4.92% 3.3%
DVN A 3.94% 5.27% 3.94%
EOG A 4.0% 5.18% 4.0%
FANG A 3.62% 5.05% 3.62%
GPOR A 1.13% 2.79% 1.13%
MRO A 3.53% 2.87% 2.87%
MTDR A 2.58% 2.67% 2.58%
MUR A 2.73% 2.84% 2.73%
NFG A 1.65% 2.6% 1.65%
OVV A 2.99% 2.82% 2.82%
PR A 2.92% 2.9% 2.9%
RRC A 2.4% 2.76% 2.4%
SM A 2.22% 3.0% 2.22%
FCG Overweight 20 Positions Relative to PXE
Symbol Grade Weight
WES A 4.21%
HESM C 4.18%
OXY A 3.99%
HES A 3.51%
EQT A 3.0%
AR A 2.81%
SWN A 2.78%
CIVI A 2.15%
WDS F 2.04%
MGY A 1.95%
NOG A 1.9%
KOS D 1.35%
TALO B 0.99%
SBOW D 0.73%
SD A 0.63%
TELL F 0.46%
WTI F 0.34%
GRNT B 0.26%
REI B 0.23%
REPX D 0.1%
FCG Underweight 9 Positions Relative to PXE
Symbol Grade Weight
VLO B -5.35%
MPC B -5.28%
PSX B -4.83%
PBF A -2.9%
DK B -2.61%
CRC A -2.45%
DINO C -2.3%
CVI D -2.29%
PARR D -1.98%
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