LCG vs. FIW ETF Comparison

Comparison of Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF (LCG) to First Trust ISE Water Index Fund (FIW)

LCG

Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF

LCG Description

Seeks positions featuring attractive and sustainable multi-year return profiles underpinned by businesses perceived to possess: Robust financial returns and visible reinvestment opportunities Talented management Exposure to the four pillars: operating growth, strong balance sheets, high profitability, and attractive valuations

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.95

Average Daily Volume

6,828

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

FIW

First Trust ISE Water Index Fund

FIW 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 ISE Water Index(TM). 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 a modified market-capitalization weighted portfolio of 36 stocks of companies as of March 31, 2013 that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable and wastewater industries. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$99.48

Average Daily Volume

36,776

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	LCG	FIW
30 Days	-12.04%	-1.80%
60 Days	-11.69%	0.89%
90 Days	-6.52%	6.30%
12 Months	20.64%	21.78%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in LCG	Weight in FIW	Overlap
	IDXX	D	6.2%	3.32%	3.32%

LCG Overweight 19 Positions Relative to FIW

Symbol	Grade	Weight
CSGP	B	8.44%
SPGI	C	7.8%
SHOP	D	6.13%
GOOG	A	5.46%
AMZN	B	5.1%
VEEV	D	4.46%
OKTA	C	4.42%
MDB	D	4.31%
HUBS	B	4.11%
NOW	D	3.99%
MSCI	F	3.68%
WDAY	F	3.67%
SNPS	D	3.29%
MSFT	C	3.19%
CDNS	D	3.16%
TEAM	F	2.64%
ODFL	F	2.56%
SAIA	F	1.59%
HEI	A	1.16%

LCG Underweight 32 Positions Relative to FIW

Symbol	Grade	Weight
VLTO	A	-4.2%
XYL	A	-4.04%
AWK	B	-4.0%
ROP	D	-3.94%
IEX	D	-3.88%
A	C	-3.88%
ECL	B	-3.88%
AOS	C	-3.65%
ACM	B	-3.63%
WTRG	A	-3.59%
PNR	C	-3.54%
WAT	C	-3.53%
CNM	A	-3.41%
WMS	D	-3.34%
MLI	A	-3.11%
TTEK	A	-3.1%
WTS	C	-2.99%
PRMW	A	-2.28%
BMI	A	-2.27%
FLS	A	-2.16%
ZWS	D	-2.01%
VMI	F	-1.99%
CWT	A	-1.97%
ITRI	B	-1.96%
FELE	D	-1.95%
AWR	C	-1.92%
HWKN	A	-1.34%
SBS	C	-1.26%
MWA	A	-1.26%
LNN	B	-1.22%
SJW	D	-1.22%
MEG	A	-1.17%