FXL vs. PTF ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Technology AlphaDEX (FXL) to PowerShares Dynamic Technology (PTF)

FXL

First Trust Technology AlphaDEX

FXL 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 StrataQuant(R) Technology Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by NYSE Euronext to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000(R) Index in the technology sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$126.61

Average Daily Volume

31,437

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

PTF

PowerShares Dynamic Technology

PTF Description

The PowerShares Dynamic Technology Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Technology Sector 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 comprised of stocks of 60 US technology companies. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing technology-related products and services, including computer hardware and software, Internet, electronics and semiconductors, and communication technologies. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$53.30

Average Daily Volume

27,139

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FXL	PTF
30 Days	-4.16%	-3.56%
60 Days	-6.59%	-1.62%
90 Days	-1.37%	8.66%
12 Months	24.29%	21.64%

20 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FXL	Weight in PTF	Overlap
AMD	D	0.99%	2.45%	0.99%
APP	A	1.88%	4.21%	1.88%
AVGO	A	1.43%	4.11%	1.43%
CDNS	B	1.06%	4.5%	1.06%
CRWD	D	1.73%	2.84%	1.73%
ENTG	C	1.38%	2.2%	1.38%
HUBS	A	1.13%	2.45%	1.13%
IT	B	1.05%	3.06%	1.05%
KLAC	A	1.04%	4.1%	1.04%
LRCX	A	1.05%	2.62%	1.05%
MANH	D	1.39%	2.29%	1.39%
MPWR	D	0.32%	2.07%	0.32%
MSFT	B	1.07%	3.27%	1.07%
NET	D	1.38%	2.48%	1.38%
NTNX	A	1.85%	3.86%	1.85%
NVDA	A	1.7%	4.6%	1.7%
OKTA	C	1.02%	2.06%	1.02%
PLTR	D	1.4%	3.02%	1.4%
PSTG	A	1.81%	2.53%	1.81%
SNPS	D	1.07%	3.4%	1.07%

FXL Overweight 74 Positions Relative to PTF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
META	A	1.89%
HPE	A	1.81%
VRT	A	1.77%
ARW	C	1.76%
CTSH	D	1.75%
DASH	A	1.75%
GFS	F	1.74%
AVT	B	1.74%
IAC	F	1.74%
SWKS	D	1.73%
IPGP	F	1.72%
ON	F	1.68%
TOST	C	1.67%
CNXC	F	1.61%
GDDY	A	1.5%
SNX	A	1.49%
INFA	A	1.46%
NTAP	A	1.43%
SAIC	D	1.42%
NOW	C	1.42%
DXC	F	1.41%
AMAT	A	1.41%
DOX	D	1.4%
CRM	D	1.4%
DNB	D	1.37%
PCOR	C	1.36%
PEGA	D	1.35%
FFIV	B	1.07%
ORCL	A	1.06%
SSNC	C	1.05%
CACI	B	1.05%
AKAM	D	1.05%
DDOG	B	1.05%
CRUS	C	1.05%
HPQ	D	1.05%
PTC	C	1.04%
MCHP	B	1.03%
JBL	D	0.73%
APH	A	0.72%
QCOM	A	0.72%
KBR	A	0.72%
CDW	B	0.71%
GOOGL	A	0.71%
ADI	B	0.7%
GTLB	F	0.7%
GLW	C	0.7%
INTU	C	0.69%
DBX	F	0.69%
CFLT	F	0.69%
TXN	B	0.69%
ZM	F	0.69%
RNG	F	0.68%
MTCH	F	0.67%
S	D	0.67%
NCNO	D	0.65%
INTC	F	0.64%
FTNT	D	0.35%
IBM	C	0.34%
WDAY	D	0.34%
VRSN	F	0.34%
DOCU	A	0.34%
PINS	D	0.34%
ROP	C	0.33%
MDB	F	0.33%
OLED	D	0.33%
ESTC	D	0.33%
DLB	F	0.33%
PANW	C	0.32%
TER	A	0.32%
ADSK	D	0.32%
PATH	F	0.32%
DV	F	0.32%
ZS	F	0.32%
HCP	D	0.32%

FXL Underweight 18 Positions Relative to PTF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
DELL	A	-4.38%
ANET	C	-4.04%
FICO	D	-3.8%
SOUN	D	-2.77%
ONTO	A	-2.35%
TTD	A	-2.19%
PI	A	-2.12%
IOT	D	-2.03%
CRDO	D	-1.92%
APPF	D	-1.71%
VRNS	D	-1.58%
ALTR	C	-1.45%
IDCC	C	-1.43%
VERX	A	-1.31%
CDLX	B	-1.27%
PUBM	A	-1.19%
BASE	D	-1.12%
ALKT	C	-1.12%

FXL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Software - Application Software - Infrastructure Semiconductors Information Technology Services Internet Content & Information Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Data Storage Electronic Components Telecom Services Business Services Communication Equipment Computer Systems Conglomerates Contract Manufacturers Diversified Industrials Electronics & Computer Distribution Electronics Distribution Engineering & Construction Internet Content & Information Media - Diversified