FTCS vs. QLTY ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) to GMO U.S. Quality ETF (QLTY)
FTCS

First Trust Capital Strength ETF

FTCS 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 Capital Strength Index(TM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the index. In constructing the index, the index Provider begins with the largest 500 U.S. companies included in the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index and excludes the following: companies with less than $1 billion in cash and short term investments; companies with long-term debt divided by market capitalization greater than 30%; and companies with return on equity less than 15%.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$93.21

Average Daily Volume

241,158

Number of Holdings *

50

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

GMO U.S. Quality ETF

QLTY Description QLTY seeks total return by investing in US companies deemed high quality. These companies are defined as having established businesses capable of delivering substantial returns on past investments, utilizing cash flows for high-return investments, or returning cash to shareholders through dividends or share buybacks. The investment strategy combines systematic factors like profitability and leverage, alongside judgmental factors such as assessments of future profitability and growth prospects. It may also use various valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow analysis and multiples of price-to-earnings, revenues, book values, or other fundamental metrics, to acquire underrated stocks. Additionally, the fund may invest in other ETFs. The fund may also invest in the GMO U.S. Treasury Fund, and money market funds. Investment decisions are not constrained by portfolio turnover rates or benchmark considerations.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$32.73

Average Daily Volume

265,453

Number of Holdings *

34

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FTCS QLTY
30 Days 1.64% 1.40%
60 Days 2.36% 0.46%
90 Days 4.11% 2.30%
12 Months 21.83% 26.48%
7 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FTCS Weight in QLTY Overlap
ELV F 1.9% 2.5% 1.9%
JNJ D 1.9% 4.24% 1.9%
KO D 1.79% 2.81% 1.79%
MSFT F 2.02% 6.46% 2.02%
PG A 2.02% 3.2% 2.02%
TJX A 2.08% 2.14% 2.08%
V A 2.17% 3.22% 2.17%
FTCS Overweight 43 Positions Relative to QLTY
Symbol Grade Weight
EA A 2.28%
SNA A 2.23%
AMP A 2.19%
PKG A 2.18%
COP C 2.17%
AON A 2.16%
SYK C 2.15%
BLK C 2.12%
BRO B 2.11%
WMT A 2.11%
MSI B 2.1%
CSX B 2.1%
HON B 2.1%
ADP B 2.08%
COST B 2.08%
PAYX C 2.06%
MA C 2.06%
COR B 2.06%
CSCO B 2.06%
XOM B 2.03%
EXPD D 2.03%
CTSH B 2.02%
MMC B 2.02%
HD A 2.01%
MCO B 1.98%
AFL B 1.98%
UNP C 1.97%
CB C 1.95%
PPG F 1.91%
ACGL D 1.91%
ROST C 1.91%
NOC D 1.9%
CL D 1.9%
GD F 1.9%
RNR C 1.88%
KMB D 1.88%
LIN D 1.88%
PEP F 1.85%
VLTO D 1.84%
IBM C 1.8%
ABBV D 1.78%
LMT D 1.78%
REGN F 1.56%
FTCS Underweight 27 Positions Relative to QLTY
Symbol Grade Weight
AAPL C -5.33%
ORCL B -4.71%
META D -4.5%
GOOGL C -4.43%
ABT B -4.17%
UNH C -3.62%
TXN C -3.53%
ACN C -3.3%
ISRG A -2.92%
KLAC D -2.85%
LRCX F -2.85%
CRM B -2.84%
HLT A -2.62%
ARMK B -2.56%
WFC A -2.45%
AVGO D -2.45%
MRK F -2.41%
AMZN C -2.4%
USB A -2.31%
OTIS C -2.25%
GE D -1.73%
MDLZ F -1.72%
LLY F -1.61%
STZ D -1.59%
CI F -1.49%
DGX A -1.35%
TMO F -0.91%
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