GERM vs. SAEF ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF)

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

$18.14

Average Daily Volume

1,831

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

SAEF

Schwab Ariel ESG ETF

SAEF Description

Schwab Ariel ESG ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Ariel Investments, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of diverse market cap companies, within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2500 Index. The fund invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. It employs fundamental and quantitative analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It employs proprietary research to create its portfolio. Schwab Ariel ESG ETF was formed on November 16, 2021 and is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$23.00

Average Daily Volume

2,145

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	GERM	SAEF
30 Days	1.28%	-4.08%
60 Days	-2.20%	-3.33%
90 Days	-2.16%	0.78%
12 Months	-13.89%	10.73%

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in GERM	Weight in SAEF	Overlap
	BIO	D	3.72%	0.82%	0.82%
	LH	F	6.3%	1.43%	1.43%

GERM Overweight 46 Positions Relative to SAEF

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

GERM Underweight 56 Positions Relative to SAEF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NCLH	F	-4.09%
LIND	D	-3.83%
OSW	A	-3.6%
BCO	A	-3.15%
KKR	C	-2.84%
NVT	B	-2.38%
ZBRA	A	-2.37%
REZI	C	-2.28%
CRL	D	-2.24%
GS	A	-2.16%
FICO	C	-2.04%
NTRS	C	-2.01%
GNRC	B	-2.0%
MANU	C	-1.97%
PBH	B	-1.97%
GNTX	D	-1.94%
FAF	F	-1.82%
JLL	C	-1.81%
LFUS	C	-1.8%
KN	B	-1.72%
MTB	A	-1.68%
CBRE	C	-1.67%
MAT	F	-1.66%
KEYS	C	-1.63%
SSD	C	-1.61%
ZBH	F	-1.6%
LESL	F	-1.58%
KMT	D	-1.57%
DNB	D	-1.54%
SNA	D	-1.54%
AXTA	A	-1.5%
ST	A	-1.44%
IPG	F	-1.43%
AFL	A	-1.38%
ATGE	B	-1.37%
MSI	B	-1.35%
ADTN	F	-1.33%
MIDD	F	-1.29%
MSGS	B	-1.24%
BWA	B	-1.22%
PGR	B	-1.2%
PDCO	F	-1.19%
HCKT	F	-1.18%
MAS	D	-1.17%
KMX	F	-1.11%
SRCL	F	-1.1%
BRC	B	-1.0%
MSGE	A	-0.96%
REYN	C	-0.89%
KFY	C	-0.86%
NVST	F	-0.78%
MHK	C	-0.59%
SJM	F	-0.52%
PARA	B	-0.47%
FTRE	C	-0.22%
PHIN	A	-0.21%

GERM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

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