MARB vs. FBT ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) to First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT)
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
$19.82
Average Daily Volume
6,929
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FBT
First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund
FBT 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 NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index(SM). 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 an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. The fund is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$170.99
Average Daily Volume
26,443
30
Performance
| Period | MARB | FBT |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.43% | 0.66% |
| 60 Days | -0.70% | 3.10% |
| 90 Days | 1.18% | 11.04% |
| 12 Months | -1.15% | 16.71% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in MARB | Weight in FBT | Overlap |
|---|
MARB Overweight 30 Positions Relative to FBT
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTLF | C | 6.3% | |
| HCP | A | 5.53% | |
| AMED | D | 4.82% | |
| EDR | A | 4.74% | |
| ACI | F | 4.56% | |
| AXNX | B | 4.09% | |
| JNPR | A | 3.63% | |
| ANSS | D | 3.46% | |
| DFS | C | 3.46% | |
| CTLT | B | 3.18% | |
| VZIO | B | 3.02% | |
| HES | F | 2.72% | |
| SRCL | B | 2.59% | |
| PRFT | B | 2.53% | |
| CHX | F | 2.48% | |
| MGRC | D | 2.42% | |
| SRDX | D | 2.25% | |
| PWSC | C | 2.0% | |
| IBTX | C | 1.84% | |
| MRO | D | 1.77% | |
| CPRI | D | 1.59% | |
| EQT | C | -0.07% | |
| WSC | D | -0.99% | |
| COP | F | -1.78% | |
| SSB | C | -1.86% | |
| SNPS | F | -1.96% | |
| CVX | F | -3.1% | |
| SLB | F | -3.68% | |
| COF | B | -3.86% | |
| UMBF | C | -6.56% |
MARB Underweight 30 Positions Relative to FBT
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXAS | D | -4.72% | |
| BNTX | C | -4.09% | |
| BGNE | B | -4.03% | |
| CORT | B | -4.01% | |
| CPRX | C | -3.98% | |
| ALKS | D | -3.72% | |
| EXEL | C | -3.7% | |
| GILD | B | -3.7% | |
| ILMN | D | -3.58% | |
| RGEN | F | -3.58% | |
| ARGX | B | -3.55% | |
| NTRA | C | -3.52% | |
| HALO | D | -3.46% | |
| WAT | B | -3.46% | |
| UTHR | B | -3.38% | |
| ALNY | C | -3.28% | |
| MTD | C | -3.28% | |
| BRKR | D | -3.26% | |
| INCY | C | -3.24% | |
| REGN | D | -3.23% | |
| AMGN | D | -3.14% | |
| ITCI | D | -3.04% | |
| VRTX | D | -3.02% | |
| GMAB | F | -3.02% | |
| ACAD | F | -2.85% | |
| BIIB | F | -2.7% | |
| BMRN | F | -2.59% | |
| SRPT | F | -2.58% | |
| NBIX | F | -2.52% | |
| MRNA | F | -1.73% |
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