GERM vs. MARB ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB)

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

$18.40

Average Daily Volume

1,772

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

MARB

First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF

MARB Description

The investment seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and derivatives, including total return swaps. The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$19.60

Average Daily Volume

25,255

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	GERM	MARB
30 Days	2.23%	-1.15%
60 Days	0.63%	-0.75%
90 Days	-0.80%	-0.70%
12 Months	-12.40%	1.04%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in GERM	Weight in MARB	Overlap

GERM Overweight 48 Positions Relative to MARB

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MRNA	B	7.72%
DGX	A	7.2%
BNTX	D	6.48%
LH	F	6.3%
ALNY	D	6.22%
DVAX	D	3.83%
IMCR	D	3.79%
BIO	D	3.72%
PCVX	D	3.56%
ZLAB	F	3.25%
VIR	C	2.78%
OPK	C	2.44%
BCRX	F	2.23%
ARCT	F	1.85%
FLGT	F	1.58%
SIGA	A	1.58%
HLVX	D	1.56%
NVAX	D	1.49%
CVAC	D	1.44%
ABUS	D	1.18%
OSUR	D	1.04%
AZN	A	1.01%
ALT	D	0.98%
ADPT	F	0.97%
MRK	B	0.91%
PFE	D	0.9%
GSK	A	0.89%
LLY	D	0.88%
SNY	C	0.88%
ABBV	D	0.87%
REGN	B	0.86%
GILD	F	0.85%
JNJ	F	0.83%
ABT	D	0.82%
TAK	F	0.82%
OCGN	C	0.78%
CRMD	B	0.75%
RENB	F	0.73%
ENTA	C	0.7%
XBIT	B	0.63%
VXRT	F	0.31%
EBS	C	0.29%
IFRX	F	0.21%
CMRX	F	0.21%
GRTS	F	0.2%
CVM	F	0.2%
CUE	D	0.16%
VAXX	F	0.04%

GERM Underweight 23 Positions Relative to MARB

Symbol	Grade	Weight
PXD	B	-5.82%
ACI	D	-4.96%
AMED	D	-4.57%
AXNX	C	-3.96%
ANSS	D	-3.6%
X	F	-3.53%
HES	B	-3.48%
JNPR	D	-3.3%
DFS	B	-3.26%
CERE	A	-3.05%
CTLT	C	-2.98%
VZIO	D	-2.93%
NS	D	-2.46%
LBAI	B	-2.39%
NWLI	A	-2.09%
SP	B	-1.53%
CPRI	F	-1.44%
SNPS	D	--2.02%
PFS	B	--2.45%
SUN	D	--2.47%
CVX	B	--3.65%
COF	B	--3.86%
XOM	B	--6.25%

GERM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

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