FIW vs. XSHQ ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust ISE Water Index Fund (FIW) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap Quality Portfolio (XSHQ)
FIW
First Trust ISE Water Index Fund
FIW 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 Water 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 a modified market-capitalization weighted portfolio of 36 stocks of companies as of March 31, 2013 that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable and wastewater industries. The fund is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$108.56
Average Daily Volume
35,289
Number of Holdings
*
32
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
XSHQ
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Quality Portfolio
XSHQ Description
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Quality Portfolio (the "Fund") is based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Quality Index (Index). The Fund will invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is composed of 120 securities in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index that have the highest quality score, which is calculated based on the average of three fundamental measures: return on equity, accruals ratio and financial leverage ratio. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted semi-annually on the third Friday of June and December.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$46.09
Average Daily Volume
59,217
Number of Holdings
*
114
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | FIW | XSHQ |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 0.91% | 6.69% |
| 60 Days | 1.09% | 7.76% |
| 90 Days | 1.37% | 9.41% |
| 12 Months | 25.29% | 28.24% |
FIW Overweight 27 Positions Relative to XSHQ
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEX | B | 4.41% | |
| PNR | B | 4.19% | |
| WAT | B | 4.12% | |
| ROP | C | 3.98% | |
| ECL | D | 3.9% | |
| ACM | B | 3.83% | |
| AWK | C | 3.83% | |
| VLTO | C | 3.67% | |
| XYL | D | 3.57% | |
| A | F | 3.56% | |
| WTRG | B | 3.5% | |
| IDXX | F | 3.5% | |
| TTEK | F | 3.04% | |
| WMS | F | 2.98% | |
| CNM | C | 2.76% | |
| AOS | F | 2.59% | |
| ZWS | B | 2.42% | |
| VMI | B | 2.39% | |
| MWA | B | 2.28% | |
| ITRI | B | 2.26% | |
| WTS | B | 2.15% | |
| AWR | B | 2.09% | |
| CWT | C | 1.85% | |
| MSEX | B | 1.31% | |
| SBS | B | 1.25% | |
| SJW | F | 1.16% | |
| MEG | F | 0.68% |
FIW Underweight 109 Positions Relative to XSHQ
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JXN | C | -3.19% | |
| AWI | A | -2.57% | |
| KTB | B | -2.13% | |
| APAM | B | -2.07% | |
| PJT | B | -1.92% | |
| CORT | B | -1.92% | |
| ALKS | C | -1.92% | |
| JBT | A | -1.8% | |
| IBP | D | -1.74% | |
| LNC | B | -1.71% | |
| BCC | C | -1.64% | |
| FSS | B | -1.6% | |
| FTDR | A | -1.58% | |
| WDFC | B | -1.58% | |
| SIG | C | -1.51% | |
| BCPC | B | -1.46% | |
| POWL | C | -1.44% | |
| CEIX | B | -1.4% | |
| SM | C | -1.36% | |
| RDN | D | -1.33% | |
| IDCC | B | -1.33% | |
| AX | B | -1.32% | |
| MHO | D | -1.3% | |
| CRVL | A | -1.24% | |
| AGO | A | -1.21% | |
| CNS | B | -1.2% | |
| ASO | F | -1.15% | |
| FBP | B | -1.14% | |
| AGYS | A | -1.14% | |
| TBBK | B | -1.11% | |
| GMS | B | -1.1% | |
| BRC | C | -1.08% | |
| AMR | C | -1.06% | |
| ARCH | B | -1.05% | |
| DORM | B | -1.03% | |
| HP | C | -1.02% | |
| CATY | B | -0.98% | |
| AEO | F | -0.98% | |
| NMIH | C | -0.94% | |
| OTTR | C | -0.89% | |
| LCII | C | -0.85% | |
| EPAC | B | -0.85% | |
| PAYO | A | -0.84% | |
| SHOO | D | -0.84% | |
| UE | B | -0.81% | |
| PATK | C | -0.79% | |
| PLMR | A | -0.78% | |
| IOSP | C | -0.77% | |
| CASH | B | -0.74% | |
| ROCK | D | -0.71% | |
| APOG | B | -0.7% | |
| BKE | B | -0.7% | |
| YELP | C | -0.7% | |
| OFG | B | -0.61% | |
| IPAR | B | -0.61% | |
| SXI | B | -0.6% | |
| PRG | B | -0.59% | |
| WOR | F | -0.58% | |
| CENX | B | -0.58% | |
| DFIN | D | -0.56% | |
| ANDE | F | -0.55% | |
| CHCO | B | -0.54% | |
| TNC | F | -0.54% | |
| MCY | B | -0.54% | |
| WS | B | -0.53% | |
| WABC | B | -0.52% | |
| CENTA | C | -0.52% | |
| KLG | D | -0.52% | |
| BANF | B | -0.51% | |
| LKFN | B | -0.51% | |
| ASTH | F | -0.5% | |
| GIII | F | -0.49% | |
| NHC | C | -0.48% | |
| AMWD | B | -0.47% | |
| GRBK | D | -0.47% | |
| FIZZ | C | -0.45% | |
| CSGS | B | -0.44% | |
| WT | A | -0.44% | |
| PLAB | C | -0.43% | |
| DNOW | B | -0.43% | |
| VRTS | B | -0.43% | |
| PDCO | F | -0.43% | |
| TILE | A | -0.42% | |
| ATEN | A | -0.42% | |
| AMSF | B | -0.41% | |
| PFBC | B | -0.4% | |
| GDEN | B | -0.39% | |
| STAA | F | -0.39% | |
| COLL | F | -0.38% | |
| HRMY | F | -0.37% | |
| CAL | F | -0.36% | |
| EIG | B | -0.36% | |
| WNC | D | -0.35% | |
| MCRI | A | -0.35% | |
| OXM | F | -0.35% | |
| HCI | C | -0.31% | |
| LPG | F | -0.31% | |
| JBSS | F | -0.29% | |
| REX | D | -0.27% | |
| MNRO | D | -0.23% | |
| PCRX | C | -0.22% | |
| IIIN | C | -0.22% | |
| CVI | D | -0.18% | |
| LQDT | B | -0.16% | |
| SLP | F | -0.14% | |
| RES | D | -0.13% | |
| GES | F | -0.12% | |
| NPK | C | -0.11% | |
| USNA | C | -0.11% |
FIW: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Diversified Industrials
Utilities - Regulated Water
Diagnostics & Research
Engineering & Construction
Metal Fabrication
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Specialty Chemicals
Farm & Construction Equipment
Industrial Distribution
Pollution & Treatment Controls
Rubber & Plastics
Waste Management
XSHQ: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
Diversified Industrials
Asset Management
Building Materials
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Specialty Chemicals
Apparel Manufacturing
Apparel Stores
Biotechnology
Coal
Insurance - Specialty
Packaged Foods
Software - Infrastructure
Auto Parts
Capital Markets
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Footwear & Accessories
Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Household & Personal Products
Metal Fabrication
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