GERM vs. VIRS ETF Comparison

Comparison of ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM) to Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS)
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

$16.47

Average Daily Volume

1,945

Number of Holdings *

48

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

Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF

VIRS Description An exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index to invest in U.S. listed companies whose products or services help to protect against, endure or recover from biological threats to human health. The index aims to: Research of current and future pandemics. Combat agents of biological warfare. Detect the presence of biological threats. Secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security. Aid in stockpiling of products needed in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Improve food and water safety and purity. Enable technology to benefit work and stay at home mandates.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$34.28

Average Daily Volume

106

Number of Holdings *

52

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period GERM VIRS
30 Days -8.64% -4.90%
60 Days -9.90% -2.10%
90 Days -11.43% 3.56%
12 Months -20.09% 19.57%
13 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in GERM Weight in VIRS Overlap
ABT D 0.83% 4.45% 0.83%
BNTX F 6.31% 0.73% 0.73%
DGX A 6.59% 0.5% 0.5%
EBS F 0.26% 0.0% 0.0%
GILD F 0.85% 2.93% 0.85%
GSK C 0.85% 2.86% 0.85%
JNJ F 0.81% 4.17% 0.81%
LH F 6.07% 0.6% 0.6%
MRK A 0.87% 5.33% 0.87%
MRNA A 7.5% 1.38% 1.38%
REGN D 0.83% 3.45% 0.83%
SNY C 0.86% 4.06% 0.86%
VIR F 2.97% 0.04% 0.04%
GERM Overweight 35 Positions Relative to VIRS
Symbol Grade Weight
ALNY F 6.36%
BIO F 3.93%
DVAX F 3.79%
PCVX D 3.71%
IMCR D 3.35%
ZLAB F 3.05%
OPK C 2.55%
BCRX F 2.35%
ARCT F 2.01%
HLVX F 1.63%
SIGA A 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 C 0.97%
AZN A 0.95%
LLY D 0.87%
PFE F 0.87%
ABBV C 0.83%
ENTA F 0.83%
TAK F 0.81%
CRMD B 0.67%
XBIT B 0.64%
VXRT F 0.39%
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 39 Positions Relative to VIRS
Symbol Grade Weight
NVDA D -7.88%
NFLX D -5.94%
AMZN B -5.37%
WMT A -5.21%
TMO C -4.88%
DHR C -4.8%
LOW C -4.67%
HD D -4.5%
CVS D -3.17%
ECL C -2.22%
MMM A -1.79%
PLTR C -1.63%
KMB A -1.51%
KR A -1.42%
A D -1.38%
HLN B -1.33%
XYL A -1.09%
MTD C -0.91%
CHD A -0.9%
VLTO A -0.78%
HRL A -0.67%
TDY D -0.67%
ILMN D -0.66%
BAH B -0.65%
ZM F -0.65%
CLX C -0.63%
WAT C -0.62%
AKAM D -0.54%
WBA F -0.54%
CPB A -0.46%
QGEN D -0.31%
SOLV F -0.31%
SRCL D -0.16%
OGN B -0.16%
FTRE D -0.11%
NEOG F -0.09%
TDOC F -0.08%
SCL D -0.07%
ENR D -0.07%
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