PFXF vs. FPE ETF Comparison

Comparison of Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) to First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF ETF (FPE)

PFXF

Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF

PFXF Description

The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Wells FargoÂ® Hybrid and Preferred Securities ex Financials Index (the "Preferred Securities Index"). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The Preferred Securities Index is comprised of convertible or exchangeable and non-convertible preferred securities listed on U.S. exchanges. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$17.01

Average Daily Volume

580,192

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

$17.03

Average Daily Volume

1,326,606

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	PFXF	FPE
30 Days	-3.97%	-1.29%
60 Days	-1.98%	0.14%
90 Days	-1.59%	1.06%
12 Months	3.69%	13.56%

10 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in PFXF	Weight in FPE	Overlap
AGNC	C	1.22%	0.29%	0.29%
AQNB	A	0.8%	0.52%	0.52%
BPYPM	A	0.87%	0.15%	0.15%
CHSCM	C	1.13%	0.18%	0.18%
CMSC	D	0.62%	0.18%	0.18%
CMSD	D	1.4%	0.12%	0.12%
DTW	D	0.85%	0.06%	0.06%
SREA	D	1.66%	0.4%	0.4%
T	C	3.19%	0.33%	0.33%
UZE	D	0.81%	0.21%	0.21%

PFXF Overweight 19 Positions Relative to FPE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TBB	D	2.76%
SOJD	D	2.01%
TBC	D	1.81%
QRTEP	C	1.36%
CHSCO	C	1.31%
CHSCL	D	1.22%
AQNU	C	1.11%
DUKB	D	1.09%
CHSCN	C	0.97%
SOJC	D	0.95%
NSS	A	0.93%
CHSCP	D	0.85%
EAI	D	0.81%
AGNCN	A	0.75%
CTDD	F	0.6%
GPJA	D	0.56%
ELC	D	0.53%
TVC	D	0.52%
EMP	D	0.52%

PFXF Underweight 7 Positions Relative to FPE

Symbol	Grade	Weight
BPYPN	A	-0.35%
WTFCP	A	-0.28%
BPYPO	B	-0.28%
BIL	A	-0.27%
AIZN	D	-0.22%
MGR	C	-0.05%
BPYPP	A	-0.02%

PFXF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Other Farm Products REIT - Residential Electric Utilities Internet Retail Telecom Services Utilities - Renewable