FTDS vs. TMDV ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) to ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV)

FTDS

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF

FTDS Description

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment companies (?REITs?) that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends. The term ?well-capitalized? reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$48.23

Average Daily Volume

1,835

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

TMDV

ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF

TMDV Description

The investment seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Russell 3000® Dividend Elite Index (the index). The index, constructed and maintained by FTSE International Limited, targets companies that are currently members of the Russell 3000 Index, have increased dividend payments each year for at least 35 years, and meet certain liquidity requirements. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$46.37

Average Daily Volume

576

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FTDS	TMDV
30 Days	-3.38%	-2.19%
60 Days	2.31%	-0.10%
90 Days	5.85%	0.58%
12 Months	22.16%	2.59%

9 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FTDS	Weight in TMDV	Overlap
ADM	C	1.91%	1.74%	1.74%
AFL	A	1.98%	1.6%	1.6%
CBSH	A	2.03%	1.65%	1.65%
CINF	D	1.96%	1.62%	1.62%
GPC	B	1.95%	1.66%	1.66%
PPG	D	1.94%	1.43%	1.43%
RLI	D	2.07%	1.55%	1.55%
SYY	D	1.97%	1.48%	1.48%
TGT	D	1.92%	1.63%	1.63%

FTDS Overweight 41 Positions Relative to TMDV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MCHP	A	2.15%
DGX	A	2.09%
BPOP	A	2.08%
SNV	C	2.07%
EWBC	A	2.07%
RF	A	2.06%
DKS	B	2.06%
ZION	A	2.06%
CFR	B	2.05%
SF	A	2.04%
SWKS	F	2.04%
MTB	A	2.03%
RDN	B	2.03%
EQH	A	2.03%
QCOM	A	2.02%
WH	D	2.02%
CTRA	B	2.01%
IPG	F	2.0%
PCAR	D	2.0%
EOG	B	1.99%
GRMN	A	1.99%
FANG	B	1.99%
SNA	D	1.99%
VLO	B	1.99%
UNM	A	1.98%
PSX	D	1.98%
HII	F	1.98%
FMC	D	1.98%
G	D	1.97%
DINO	F	1.97%
JCI	B	1.97%
UNP	C	1.96%
AGCO	F	1.96%
DVN	B	1.96%
HON	D	1.96%
COP	B	1.95%
EMN	B	1.94%
CF	F	1.94%
LMT	A	1.93%
GD	A	1.9%
BG	B	1.88%

FTDS Underweight 56 Positions Relative to TMDV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NFG	A	-1.73%
KMB	A	-1.72%
MKC	B	-1.71%
UVV	B	-1.65%
CSL	A	-1.65%
PEP	A	-1.65%
ABM	A	-1.65%
CVX	B	-1.64%
ED	A	-1.64%
HRL	A	-1.63%
UGI	B	-1.62%
BKH	A	-1.62%
ATO	A	-1.61%
MSA	D	-1.6%
NWN	A	-1.6%
FRT	A	-1.59%
ORI	A	-1.59%
KO	A	-1.58%
PG	A	-1.57%
DOV	A	-1.57%
CL	A	-1.57%
UBSI	C	-1.56%
WMT	D	-1.56%
CWT	A	-1.56%
EMR	D	-1.55%
SWK	F	-1.54%
SON	D	-1.53%
MMM	A	-1.53%
APD	C	-1.52%
BDX	C	-1.52%
AWR	C	-1.51%
ADP	D	-1.51%
SJW	D	-1.5%
TROW	C	-1.5%
NDSN	C	-1.5%
CLX	F	-1.49%
GWW	D	-1.49%
SCL	C	-1.48%
ITW	D	-1.48%
SPGI	C	-1.47%
MDT	C	-1.47%
MCD	D	-1.46%
MSEX	D	-1.46%
RPM	C	-1.44%
LOW	D	-1.44%
FUL	C	-1.44%
BEN	F	-1.41%
LANC	C	-1.4%
JNJ	D	-1.4%
SHW	D	-1.39%
NUE	D	-1.39%
ABT	D	-1.38%
LEG	F	-1.35%
UHT	C	-1.34%
WBA	F	-1.27%
SOLV	B	-0.26%