FDM vs. AVDE ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust DJ Select MicroCap ETF (FDM) to Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE)

FDM

First Trust DJ Select MicroCap ETF

FDM 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 Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index(SM) (the "index"). The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of U.S. micro-capitalization companies which are publicly traded in the United States. The index is comprised of selected U.S. micro-capitalization companies chosen from all common stocks traded on the NewYork Stock Exchange, the NYSE MKT and NASDAQ(R) with limited partnerships excluded.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$60.06

Average Daily Volume

4,763

Number of Holdings ^*

152

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

AVDE

Avantis International Equity ETF

AVDE Description

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diverse group of non-U.S. companies across countries, market sectors and industry groups. It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts, currency forwards, and swap agreements.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$62.11

Average Daily Volume

251,470

Number of Holdings ^*

110

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FDM	AVDE
30 Days	-1.29%	-1.94%
60 Days	1.72%	1.44%
90 Days	0.90%	3.76%
12 Months	21.92%	10.95%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in FDM	Weight in AVDE	Overlap

FDM Overweight 152 Positions Relative to AVDE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
ACMR	B	2.2%
POWL	C	2.03%
SCSC	C	1.75%
CRAI	A	1.72%
VSEC	A	1.72%
CRGY	F	1.53%
SXC	C	1.53%
GNK	A	1.48%
REX	A	1.44%
BBSI	A	1.38%
MYE	A	1.34%
HAYN	A	1.31%
VVI	D	1.22%
IDT	C	1.22%
DCO	A	1.21%
EGY	B	1.2%
DXPE	B	1.14%
ZEUS	C	1.13%
CLW	C	1.12%
CECO	A	1.12%
AMBC	D	1.09%
ARHS	B	0.99%
UWMC	C	0.99%
EZPW	A	0.98%
HCKT	D	0.96%
BRY	A	0.96%
BELFB	B	0.96%
MLR	B	0.96%
OSBC	B	0.95%
UVSP	B	0.94%
LEU	F	0.91%
CFB	C	0.89%
KE	F	0.89%
WSR	C	0.88%
PLOW	F	0.87%
TTI	B	0.87%
MBWM	C	0.87%
IBCP	B	0.84%
HTBK	D	0.83%
BFST	B	0.83%
TITN	F	0.79%
GATO	A	0.78%
SD	A	0.77%
GSBC	A	0.76%
RICK	F	0.74%
DHIL	C	0.73%
DENN	F	0.73%
NPK	A	0.72%
VPG	C	0.71%
HVT	C	0.7%
CCB	B	0.7%
AVNW	C	0.7%
HDSN	D	0.7%
LMB	C	0.68%
SMBC	D	0.66%
LYTS	B	0.66%
AMAL	B	0.66%
OSUR	F	0.66%
LQDT	D	0.65%
HTBI	B	0.64%
THFF	B	0.64%
CENT	D	0.64%
VYGR	F	0.63%
CWCO	D	0.62%
BHB	B	0.62%
KRNY	D	0.61%
CCBG	D	0.6%
ODC	D	0.6%
OLP	A	0.59%
BBW	A	0.59%
NBN	C	0.58%
RMR	D	0.58%
CYH	B	0.58%
GLRE	B	0.57%
GNE	D	0.57%
BOOM	F	0.56%
SIGA	A	0.55%
ARTNA	F	0.55%
CSV	D	0.54%
KODK	D	0.54%
NWPX	D	0.54%
OSG	C	0.54%
MCFT	F	0.53%
SPFI	B	0.52%
AVD	F	0.51%
SPOK	C	0.51%
JOUT	F	0.49%
ESQ	D	0.49%
MOFG	D	0.48%
LINC	C	0.47%
PAHC	B	0.46%
NEWT	F	0.44%
PBPB	C	0.43%
NRIM	C	0.43%
FSBC	D	0.43%
AMPY	A	0.42%
ONEW	F	0.42%
HBT	D	0.41%
SOI	B	0.41%
WTI	F	0.4%
MVBF	F	0.4%
PANL	C	0.4%
BSRR	A	0.4%
RM	A	0.38%
FSBW	D	0.37%
LOCO	F	0.37%
INSE	F	0.37%
FET	B	0.37%
BCML	B	0.36%
NECB	C	0.36%
OMER	F	0.35%
CVLY	B	0.34%
TSBK	D	0.34%
OBT	F	0.32%
PKOH	D	0.31%
NATH	D	0.31%
AFCG	B	0.31%
PLBC	D	0.3%
GENC	A	0.3%
EPM	D	0.29%
IPI	D	0.29%
RLGT	F	0.29%
KFS	D	0.28%
RNGR	F	0.26%
OVLY	D	0.26%
MEC	A	0.25%
TSQ	B	0.25%
CMT	B	0.25%
FF	B	0.25%
QUAD	F	0.24%
LEGH	D	0.24%
MPX	B	0.23%
OCN	D	0.22%
STKS	B	0.22%
EVC	F	0.21%
LSEA	D	0.21%
INTT	F	0.21%
ATLC	D	0.2%
III	F	0.19%
CMPO	A	0.19%
HNRG	F	0.19%
MNSB	F	0.18%
RCMT	F	0.18%
KLXE	F	0.16%
REI	B	0.15%
CCRD	B	0.13%
TUSK	D	0.13%
HGBL	F	0.13%
ASRT	F	0.12%
BGFV	F	0.11%
TZOO	D	0.1%
CMBM	F	0.07%

FDM Underweight 110 Positions Relative to AVDE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NVO	C	-1.72%
ASML	D	-1.06%
TM	D	-0.82%
TTE	A	-0.78%
NVS	B	-0.76%
BP	A	-0.69%
HSBC	A	-0.57%
BHP	D	-0.56%
AZN	A	-0.49%
GSK	C	-0.39%
STM	D	-0.35%
RIO	A	-0.34%
MUFG	C	-0.33%
BBVA	A	-0.33%
ING	A	-0.33%
RELX	C	-0.31%
CNI	C	-0.3%
SAN	A	-0.29%
TD	C	-0.28%
BCS	A	-0.27%
SAP	C	-0.27%
HMC	D	-0.26%
SMFG	C	-0.26%
DEO	F	-0.26%
UL	B	-0.25%
LYG	A	-0.24%
SNY	C	-0.23%
STLA	C	-0.21%
ORAN	D	-0.21%
NGG	B	-0.21%
E	A	-0.17%
MFG	B	-0.16%
AER	A	-0.16%
IX	D	-0.15%
VOD	D	-0.14%
AGCO	B	-0.14%
MT	D	-0.13%
WFG	C	-0.12%
ABBV	C	-0.12%
HLN	B	-0.11%
NWG	A	-0.11%
LOGI	D	-0.11%
BUD	C	-0.1%
TEF	A	-0.1%
EQNR	B	-0.1%
SHOP	C	-0.09%
CCEP	B	-0.08%
NOK	B	-0.07%
TAK	F	-0.07%
GMAB	F	-0.07%
RBA	C	-0.07%
CHKP	D	-0.06%
PHG	B	-0.06%
ERIC	C	-0.06%
SNN	F	-0.06%
OTEX	D	-0.06%
GLNG	A	-0.04%
TEVA	C	-0.04%
ZIM	B	-0.04%
SE	A	-0.03%
WDS	F	-0.03%
QGEN	D	-0.03%
IAG	A	-0.03%
ARGX	F	-0.03%
ICLR	C	-0.02%
PDS	A	-0.02%
FSM	A	-0.02%
WPP	A	-0.02%
CUK	D	-0.02%
NICE	D	-0.02%
TRMD	A	-0.02%
BUR	B	-0.02%
FLNG	B	-0.01%
GLBE	F	-0.01%
PRMW	A	-0.01%
FMS	B	-0.01%
AEI	F	-0.01%
WIX	D	-0.01%
FUTU	A	-0.01%
TS	B	-0.01%
INMD	F	-0.01%
PSO	C	-0.01%
TAC	C	-0.01%
TIGO	A	-0.01%
CYBR	C	-0.01%
GRAB	A	-0.01%
SPOT	B	-0.01%
HAFN	B	-0.01%
GLPG	F	-0.01%
XRX	F	-0.01%
CLLS	D	-0.0%
IAUX	D	-0.0%
IPHA	F	-0.0%
UBCP	B	-0.0%
CSTE	A	-0.0%
TARO	A	-0.0%
PIXY	F	-0.0%
SMMF	A	-0.0%
DOOO	B	-0.0%
CSTM	B	-0.0%
VGR	D	-0.0%
ELBM	F	-0.0%
MLCO	F	-0.0%
ITRN	D	-0.0%
KRNT	F	-0.0%
TCI	F	-0.0%
LXFR	D	-0.0%
MNDY	D	-0.0%
NNDM	F	-0.0%
SPNS	A	-0.0%