GERM vs. DVOL ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)

GERM

ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF

GERM Description

GERM is designed to give direct exposure to the biotech companies directly engaged in the testing and treatments of infectious diseases. Focused on advancements with targeted exposure to the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$16.54

Average Daily Volume

2,106

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DVOL

First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF

DVOL Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an index called the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Low Volatility Index (the "index"). Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the equity securities that comprise the index. The index is a rules-based equity index designed to track the overall performance of the 50 stocks comprising the NASDAQ US Large Mid Index that exhibit the lowest levels of volatility while still maintaining high levels of "relative strength." The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$29.20

Average Daily Volume

7,149

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	GERM	DVOL
30 Days	-8.42%	-2.10%
60 Days	-8.48%	1.84%
90 Days	-11.85%	5.82%
12 Months	-22.88%	13.80%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in GERM	Weight in DVOL	Overlap

GERM Overweight 48 Positions Relative to DVOL

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MRNA	B	7.29%
DGX	C	6.41%
ALNY	F	6.22%
BNTX	F	6.1%
LH	F	5.87%
BIO	F	4.19%
DVAX	D	3.71%
PCVX	D	3.51%
IMCR	F	3.47%
ZLAB	F	3.07%
VIR	F	3.04%
OPK	C	2.52%
BCRX	F	2.34%
ARCT	D	2.0%
HLVX	F	1.66%
CVAC	F	1.57%
SIGA	A	1.56%
FLGT	F	1.53%
NVAX	F	1.46%
ABUS	A	1.19%
ALT	D	1.07%
OCGN	B	1.04%
OSUR	F	1.03%
ADPT	F	1.0%
RENB	F	0.95%
AZN	A	0.89%
ENTA	B	0.84%
LLY	B	0.84%
PFE	F	0.84%
SNY	D	0.83%
MRK	B	0.83%
GSK	C	0.82%
ABBV	C	0.81%
GILD	F	0.81%
REGN	C	0.81%
JNJ	F	0.79%
ABT	C	0.79%
TAK	F	0.78%
XBIT	A	0.67%
CRMD	A	0.62%
VXRT	D	0.41%
EBS	F	0.28%
IFRX	F	0.23%
CVM	F	0.22%
GRTS	F	0.22%
CMRX	F	0.21%
CUE	F	0.2%
VAXX	F	0.19%

GERM Underweight 48 Positions Relative to DVOL

Symbol	Grade	Weight
RSG	A	-3.32%
V	C	-3.04%
MA	C	-3.03%
APH	A	-2.95%
TJX	C	-2.89%
MMC	C	-2.88%
AME	A	-2.82%
CTAS	A	-2.78%
COST	C	-2.77%
OTIS	A	-2.76%
MSI	A	-2.74%
ORLY	A	-2.71%
AJG	D	-2.59%
MCK	A	-2.58%
CHE	B	-2.52%
AFL	B	-2.45%
ORI	B	-2.44%
BRO	C	-2.29%
VRSK	D	-2.27%
CW	A	-2.24%
ITW	C	-2.15%
JPM	B	-2.09%
FAST	D	-2.03%
AAPL	F	-2.01%
PTC	C	-1.91%
PCG	C	-1.9%
WAB	A	-1.78%
DTM	A	-1.66%
CAH	C	-1.65%
CPRT	A	-1.58%
AM	A	-1.49%
HLT	B	-1.45%
SNA	B	-1.43%
HWM	B	-1.39%
UNH	D	-1.37%
IRM	B	-1.37%
PSN	A	-1.34%
BAH	C	-1.32%
GE	A	-1.27%
TDG	A	-1.25%
SIGI	B	-1.17%
TXT	A	-1.11%
PCAR	A	-1.11%
VMC	B	-1.1%
MUSA	A	-1.09%
NVR	B	-1.06%
USFD	A	-1.05%
EXPD	D	-1.04%

GERM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Biotechnology Drug Manufacturers - Major Diagnostics & Research Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic Medical Devices Medical Instruments & Supplies