PYZ vs. NSCS ETF Comparison

Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials (PYZ) to Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS)
PYZ

PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials

PYZ Description

The PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Basic Materials 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 basic materials companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the business of producing raw materials, including paper or wood products, chemicals, construction materials, and mining and metals. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$97.04

Average Daily Volume

2,416

Number of Holdings *

47

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
NSCS

Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF

NSCS Description The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in exchange-traded common stocks of small-capitalization companies. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers listed on a foreign exchange that trade on such exchange contemporaneously with the shares of the fund. Up to 15% of the fund's total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.31

Average Daily Volume

140

Number of Holdings *

75

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period PYZ NSCS
30 Days 0.76% 8.59%
60 Days 4.86% 9.56%
90 Days 6.56% 9.56%
12 Months 24.93% 36.21%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in PYZ Weight in NSCS Overlap
AVNT C 2.11% 1.38% 1.38%
CMC B 1.79% 1.49% 1.49%
SUM B 2.37% 1.56% 1.56%
PYZ Overweight 44 Positions Relative to NSCS
Symbol Grade Weight
CRS B 5.12%
RPM A 4.44%
APD A 3.84%
LIN C 3.74%
ATI C 3.72%
AVY F 3.57%
RS B 3.47%
EMN C 2.74%
CF A 2.7%
NUE C 2.69%
LPX B 2.67%
SLVM B 2.43%
UEC B 2.34%
IP A 2.29%
AA A 2.25%
CBT D 2.13%
CDE C 2.13%
CTVA C 1.97%
VVV D 1.94%
ESI B 1.94%
ECL D 1.92%
WLK D 1.83%
FCX F 1.8%
PCT C 1.79%
RGLD C 1.76%
DD C 1.75%
SMG C 1.74%
CENX B 1.73%
NEM D 1.71%
LYB F 1.68%
IFF D 1.63%
MP C 1.61%
HL D 1.56%
HWKN B 1.48%
DOW F 1.47%
PRM C 1.36%
BCPC B 1.28%
FUL F 1.18%
MTRN C 1.12%
MTX B 1.08%
NEU D 1.05%
IOSP C 1.01%
SXT C 0.96%
WOR F 0.9%
PYZ Underweight 72 Positions Relative to NSCS
Symbol Grade Weight
WTFC A -2.5%
EVR B -2.27%
PIPR A -2.11%
MGNI B -1.9%
BANR B -1.87%
SSB B -1.87%
NOG B -1.84%
AIT B -1.75%
ESE B -1.66%
LITE B -1.58%
HQY A -1.57%
KTOS B -1.56%
MMSI A -1.55%
GDYN B -1.54%
WK B -1.5%
FIBK A -1.48%
EHC B -1.42%
ACA A -1.41%
FLR B -1.4%
NPO A -1.39%
BYD B -1.39%
HOMB A -1.39%
QTWO A -1.38%
ITRI C -1.38%
AVAV C -1.37%
RDNT B -1.34%
MMS F -1.33%
RBRK A -1.32%
BKH A -1.28%
SHOO F -1.28%
TPH D -1.27%
SHAK C -1.27%
SIG B -1.25%
PFBC B -1.25%
MTDR B -1.24%
STAG D -1.23%
EGP D -1.23%
GKOS B -1.17%
PAR A -1.16%
ARCB C -1.16%
TROX D -1.1%
BRBR A -1.09%
KEX B -1.05%
EVRI A -1.05%
ZD B -1.04%
ICHR C -1.02%
ONTO F -0.95%
PRI B -0.9%
LADR B -0.9%
CVLT B -0.85%
VBTX B -0.85%
SLAB F -0.84%
BOOT C -0.83%
SR A -0.82%
ESTA D -0.77%
SIBN F -0.76%
HALO F -0.76%
FROG C -0.74%
CRNX C -0.72%
INN D -0.67%
KRYS C -0.67%
INSM C -0.63%
ACHC F -0.61%
VTLE C -0.61%
OPCH D -0.54%
PCVX D -0.54%
TTMI C -0.53%
MDGL B -0.52%
ATEC C -0.5%
TCMD B -0.48%
IMVT F -0.43%
BPMC B -0.32%
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