GERM vs. MDEV ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV)
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 *

48

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

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF

MDEV Description First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It invests in the stocks of companies operating in the medical devices industry that includes companies that focus on developing equipment, instruments, and machines to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. It replicates the performance of the Indxx Global Medical Equipment Index, by using full replication technique. First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$20.35

Average Daily Volume

1,135

Number of Holdings *

29

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period GERM MDEV
30 Days 2.23% -2.79%
60 Days 0.63% -1.78%
90 Days -0.80% 0.20%
12 Months -12.40% -3.16%
2 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in GERM Weight in MDEV Overlap
ABT D 0.82% 1.98% 0.82%
BIO D 3.72% 1.88% 1.88%
GERM Overweight 46 Positions Relative to MDEV
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%
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%
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 27 Positions Relative to MDEV
Symbol Grade Weight
BSX A -2.2%
DHR C -2.09%
TMO C -2.07%
DXCM D -2.07%
SWAV A -2.05%
GEHC D -2.04%
BAX F -2.04%
RMD B -2.02%
STE D -2.02%
MDT C -2.02%
SYK D -2.01%
BDX F -2.0%
HOLX B -2.0%
MASI C -2.0%
ISRG C -1.99%
GMED D -1.99%
EW D -1.99%
A C -1.98%
MTD D -1.98%
ALGN F -1.97%
TFX F -1.97%
WST F -1.97%
WAT D -1.95%
PEN F -1.93%
ZBH D -1.93%
PODD D -1.91%
EXAS F -1.68%
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