PBE vs. MEDX ETF Comparison
Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome (PBE) to Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX)
PBE
PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome
PBE Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Biotech & Genome 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 is designed to provide capital appreciation by thoroughly evaluating 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 common stocks of 30 US biotechnology and genome companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing and distribution of various biotechnological products, services and processes and companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances biotechnology and genetic engineering and reseach. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$65.13
Average Daily Volume
12,091
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MEDX
Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF
MEDX Description
The fund is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks, convertible securities, warrants and other equity securities having the characteristics of common stocks of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in medical research, pharmaceutical and medical technology industries and related technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$29.38
Average Daily Volume
523
10
Performance
| Period | PBE | MEDX |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 0.15% | 1.26% |
| 60 Days | 7.82% | 6.88% |
| 90 Days | 0.39% | -0.31% |
| 12 Months | 4.40% | -5.29% |
PBE Overweight 28 Positions Relative to MEDX
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMRN | C | 5.64% | |
| INCY | B | 5.41% | |
| VRTX | B | 5.23% | |
| ILMN | F | 5.13% | |
| GILD | C | 4.96% | |
| NBIX | C | 4.76% | |
| HALO | B | 3.11% | |
| UTHR | A | 2.97% | |
| IONS | C | 2.92% | |
| EXEL | C | 2.88% | |
| ITCI | B | 2.83% | |
| MYGN | B | 2.78% | |
| MNKD | B | 2.76% | |
| QGEN | D | 2.74% | |
| BPMC | B | 2.73% | |
| VCYT | C | 2.69% | |
| DVAX | D | 2.66% | |
| TGTX | B | 2.65% | |
| IRWD | F | 2.61% | |
| PTCT | B | 2.61% | |
| TECH | C | 2.54% | |
| SAGE | F | 2.54% | |
| COLL | D | 2.49% | |
| OPK | F | 2.48% | |
| CPRX | C | 2.44% | |
| VCEL | C | 2.34% | |
| XNCR | F | 2.25% | |
| RGEN | F | 2.14% |
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