GERM vs. FBT ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT)
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

$16.64

Average Daily Volume

1,978

Number of Holdings *

48

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

First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund

FBT 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 NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index(SM). 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 an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$142.93

Average Daily Volume

26,192

Number of Holdings *

30

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period GERM FBT
30 Days -8.15% -6.69%
60 Days -8.95% -4.79%
90 Days -11.56% -6.56%
12 Months -23.16% -9.50%
5 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in GERM Weight in FBT Overlap
ALNY F 6.36% 2.66% 2.66%
DVAX D 3.79% 2.89% 2.89%
GILD F 0.85% 2.73% 0.85%
MRNA B 7.5% 3.43% 3.43%
REGN C 0.83% 3.36% 0.83%
GERM Overweight 43 Positions Relative to FBT
Symbol Grade Weight
DGX A 6.59%
BNTX F 6.31%
LH F 6.07%
BIO F 3.93%
PCVX D 3.71%
IMCR F 3.35%
ZLAB F 3.05%
VIR F 2.97%
OPK C 2.55%
BCRX F 2.35%
ARCT F 2.01%
HLVX F 1.63%
SIGA B 1.6%
FLGT F 1.59%
CVAC F 1.51%
NVAX F 1.45%
ABUS B 1.24%
ADPT F 1.09%
ALT D 1.06%
OSUR F 0.99%
RENB F 0.98%
OCGN B 0.97%
AZN A 0.95%
LLY C 0.87%
MRK A 0.87%
PFE F 0.87%
SNY D 0.86%
GSK B 0.85%
ABBV B 0.83%
ABT D 0.83%
ENTA C 0.83%
JNJ F 0.81%
TAK F 0.81%
CRMD B 0.67%
XBIT B 0.64%
VXRT F 0.39%
EBS F 0.26%
IFRX F 0.21%
CMRX F 0.21%
CVM F 0.21%
GRTS F 0.19%
CUE F 0.18%
VAXX F 0.14%
GERM Underweight 25 Positions Relative to FBT
Symbol Grade Weight
NTRA A -5.2%
ITCI A -4.22%
BRKR D -4.13%
HALO D -3.91%
UTHR A -3.71%
MTD D -3.64%
WAT D -3.57%
NBIX C -3.53%
CORT F -3.53%
EXEL A -3.52%
ARGX F -3.48%
BMRN A -3.41%
EXAS D -3.33%
RGEN D -3.32%
GMAB F -3.26%
PTCT F -3.24%
INSM D -3.22%
VRTX B -3.19%
AMGN C -3.04%
ILMN F -2.99%
INCY F -2.97%
ALKS F -2.95%
BIIB F -2.76%
BGNE F -2.68%
ACAD F -2.08%
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