PYZ vs. SMDY ETF Comparison
Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials (PYZ) to Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY)
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
$93.39
Average Daily Volume
2,518
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SMDY
Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF
SMDY Description
The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of publicly traded equity securities of companies comprising the Syntax Stratified MidCap Index. Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests substantially all, and at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index, which was created by Syntax LLC, an affiliate of the fund's investment adviser, is the stratified-weight version of the widely used S&P MidCap 400® Index and holds the same constituents as the S&P MidCap 400 Index.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$44.16
Average Daily Volume
525
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Performance
| Period | PYZ | SMDY |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.85% | 0.32% |
| 60 Days | 2.45% | 0.23% |
| 90 Days | 6.74% | 3.92% |
| 12 Months | 25.27% | 21.05% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in PYZ | Weight in SMDY | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMG | A | 2.04% | 1.79% | 1.79% |
PYZ Overweight 46 Positions Relative to SMDY
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRS | B | 4.41% | |
| RPM | B | 4.22% | |
| ATI | F | 4.03% | |
| LIN | C | 3.95% | |
| APD | B | 3.78% | |
| AVY | D | 3.69% | |
| RS | C | 3.28% | |
| EMN | C | 2.81% | |
| NUE | F | 2.58% | |
| CF | B | 2.57% | |
| SLVM | B | 2.47% | |
| LPX | D | 2.4% | |
| CDE | C | 2.32% | |
| UEC | B | 2.25% | |
| PCT | B | 2.21% | |
| CBT | B | 2.16% | |
| AA | B | 2.15% | |
| SUM | A | 2.11% | |
| CTVA | A | 2.1% | |
| AVNT | D | 2.0% | |
| ECL | C | 2.0% | |
| NEM | D | 1.99% | |
| WLK | F | 1.94% | |
| HL | C | 1.93% | |
| IP | A | 1.93% | |
| IFF | D | 1.93% | |
| FCX | D | 1.93% | |
| VVV | D | 1.91% | |
| ESI | A | 1.87% | |
| RGLD | B | 1.82% | |
| DD | D | 1.8% | |
| LYB | F | 1.78% | |
| DOW | F | 1.7% | |
| MP | B | 1.63% | |
| CMC | A | 1.56% | |
| PRM | A | 1.47% | |
| HWKN | D | 1.42% | |
| CENX | B | 1.38% | |
| BCPC | C | 1.2% | |
| FUL | F | 1.18% | |
| NEU | D | 1.06% | |
| MTX | C | 1.04% | |
| MTRN | D | 1.03% | |
| SXT | C | 0.97% | |
| IOSP | F | 0.95% | |
| WOR | F | 0.88% |
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