MARB vs. PTF ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) to PowerShares Dynamic Technology (PTF)
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
$19.77
Average Daily Volume
7,012
32
PTF
PowerShares Dynamic Technology
PTF Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Technology Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Technology Sector IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index thoroughly evaluates companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including: price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is comprised of stocks of 60 US technology companies. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing technology-related products and services, including computer hardware and software, Internet, electronics and semiconductors, and communication technologies. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$75.86
Average Daily Volume
29,177
41
Performance
| Period | MARB | PTF |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -0.74% | 16.24% |
| 60 Days | -0.73% | 20.86% |
| 90 Days | -1.43% | 17.61% |
| 12 Months | -0.69% | 62.79% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in MARB | Weight in PTF | Overlap |
|---|
MARB Overweight 32 Positions Relative to PTF
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTLF | B | 7.67% | |
| HCP | B | 5.59% | |
| EDR | A | 4.99% | |
| ACI | C | 4.78% | |
| DFS | B | 4.54% | |
| AMED | F | 4.52% | |
| NAPA | B | 4.02% | |
| ANSS | B | 3.82% | |
| B | B | 3.79% | |
| EVRI | A | 3.48% | |
| JNPR | F | 3.38% | |
| K | A | 3.27% | |
| HES | B | 3.22% | |
| ESGR | B | 3.18% | |
| CTLT | B | 3.15% | |
| VZIO | A | 3.08% | |
| LBPH | A | 2.78% | |
| MGRC | B | 2.71% | |
| CHX | C | 2.7% | |
| FYBR | D | 2.57% | |
| ENV | B | 2.38% | |
| SRDX | B | 2.33% | |
| IBTX | B | 2.15% | |
| MRO | B | 2.07% | |
| WSC | D | -0.93% | |
| COP | C | -2.07% | |
| SSB | B | -2.14% | |
| SNPS | B | -2.16% | |
| CVX | A | -3.7% | |
| SLB | C | -4.08% | |
| COF | B | -4.96% | |
| UMBF | B | -7.96% |
MARB Underweight 41 Positions Relative to PTF
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | B | -13.38% | |
| AAPL | C | -6.07% | |
| FICO | B | -4.26% | |
| PLTR | B | -3.57% | |
| ANET | C | -3.23% | |
| NTNX | A | -2.87% | |
| AAOI | B | -2.85% | |
| KLAC | D | -2.83% | |
| COHR | B | -2.52% | |
| GWRE | A | -2.36% | |
| GDDY | A | -2.33% | |
| TDS | B | -2.29% | |
| ZETA | D | -2.27% | |
| MSFT | F | -2.23% | |
| PI | D | -2.19% | |
| MSI | B | -2.17% | |
| ORCL | B | -2.13% | |
| IOT | A | -2.08% | |
| VERX | B | -2.04% | |
| TTD | B | -2.0% | |
| MTSI | B | -2.0% | |
| QTWO | A | -1.98% | |
| IDCC | A | -1.92% | |
| AUR | C | -1.91% | |
| NTAP | C | -1.89% | |
| MANH | D | -1.82% | |
| VRNS | D | -1.81% | |
| COMM | D | -1.8% | |
| SITM | B | -1.77% | |
| SMTC | B | -1.7% | |
| STX | D | -1.7% | |
| ACIW | B | -1.58% | |
| CVLT | B | -1.55% | |
| BDC | B | -1.53% | |
| PAR | B | -1.35% | |
| ALKT | B | -1.31% | |
| MPWR | F | -1.24% | |
| YOU | D | -1.14% | |
| NSIT | F | -1.1% | |
| PLUS | F | -0.85% | |
| MAX | F | -0.79% |
MARB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
PTF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Compare ETFs
