PFLD vs. FPE ETF Comparison

Comparison of AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFLD) to First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF ETF (FPE)

PFLD

AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

PFLD Description

The investment seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE 0-5 Year Duration Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index. The index measures the performance of exchange-listed, U.S. dollar-denominated preferred securities and hybrid securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or NASDAQ Capital Market (NASDAQ) with an option-adjusted duration of less than 5 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets (exclusive of any collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in the component securities of the index.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$21.01

Average Daily Volume

132,936

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

FPE

First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF ETF

FPE Description

The investment seeks total return and to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in preferred securities ("Preferred Securities") and income-producing debt securities ("Income Securities"). It invests in securities that are traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange. The fund may invest in U.S. and non-U.S. debt and equity securities that are traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange. It invests at least 60% of its net assets in securities rated investment grade (BBB-/Baa3 or higher) at the time of purchase. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$17.80

Average Daily Volume

1,203,705

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	PFLD	FPE
30 Days	-0.52%	-0.87%
60 Days	-1.64%	-0.81%
90 Days	0.42%	1.88%
12 Months	8.19%	16.84%

8 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in PFLD	Weight in FPE	Overlap
AGNC	C	0.89%	0.01%	0.01%
AQNB	C	0.55%	0.46%	0.46%
CHSCM	D	0.78%	0.13%	0.13%
CMSC	C	0.43%	0.16%	0.16%
CMSD	C	0.98%	0.11%	0.11%
MGR	D	0.45%	0.04%	0.04%
SREA	D	1.17%	0.2%	0.2%
WTFCP	A	0.45%	0.18%	0.18%

PFLD Overweight 33 Positions Relative to FPE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TBB	C	1.97%
TBC	C	1.27%
PRS	C	0.87%
CHSCL	B	0.84%
DUKB	C	0.78%
QRTEP	D	0.78%
FITBI	A	0.71%
BAC	A	0.69%
SOJC	D	0.68%
CHSCN	D	0.67%
RZB	C	0.62%
ESGRP	D	0.53%
AGNCN	A	0.52%
UNMA	D	0.47%
NRUC	D	0.38%
DDT	A	0.32%
CMSA	D	0.31%
FCNCO	D	0.3%
SLMBP	D	0.29%
TVE	C	0.29%
NYMTM	A	0.28%
AFGD	C	0.23%
ZIONO	D	0.23%
NYMTN	D	0.21%
NYMTL	A	0.2%
AFGB	C	0.19%
WTFCM	A	0.19%
VLYPP	A	0.18%
ENO	D	0.17%
BPOPM	C	0.16%
VLYPO	B	0.15%
RILYN	D	0.14%
FATBP	F	0.11%

PFLD Underweight 10 Positions Relative to FPE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
BIL	A	-1.2%
USFR	A	-1.19%
SHV	A	-1.08%
UZE	B	-0.52%
BPYPN	D	-0.36%
BPYPO	D	-0.31%
AIZN	D	-0.2%
T	A	-0.18%
DTW	D	-0.03%
ACGLO	D	-0.0%