QCLN vs. VCLN ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) to Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN)

QCLN

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

QCLN Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index(SM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index in which larger companies receive a larger Index weighting and includes caps to prevent high concentrations among larger alternative energy stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$33.64

Average Daily Volume

114,314

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

VCLN

Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF

VCLN Description

The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of clean energy companies. The sub-adviser defines clean energy companies as those that derive at least 50% of their value from one or more of the following clean energy businesses: (a) the production of clean energy; (b) the provision of clean energy technology and equipment; or (c) the transmission and distribution of clean energy. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$17.69

Average Daily Volume

584

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	QCLN	VCLN
30 Days	0.69%	-3.99%
60 Days	-3.34%	-8.76%
90 Days	-5.93%	-6.90%
12 Months	-5.85%	6.63%

8 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in QCLN	Weight in VCLN	Overlap
BE	B	1.68%	2.28%	1.68%
CWEN	C	1.26%	2.56%	1.26%
ENPH	F	4.45%	3.94%	3.94%
FLNC	D	1.51%	1.63%	1.51%
FSLR	F	7.28%	7.72%	7.28%
MP	C	1.71%	1.33%	1.33%
PLUG	F	0.96%	0.52%	0.52%
RUN	F	1.35%	0.92%	0.92%

QCLN Overweight 38 Positions Relative to VCLN

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TSLA	B	12.33%
ON	D	7.3%
AYI	B	5.49%
RIVN	F	5.43%
ALB	B	4.8%
OLED	F	3.64%
ITRI	C	2.94%
LCID	F	2.82%
ORA	B	2.67%
AEIS	C	2.35%
ENS	F	2.18%
ALGM	D	2.14%
POWI	F	1.96%
HASI	D	1.78%
VICR	C	0.98%
NEP	F	0.88%
SQM	D	0.85%
RNW	D	0.72%
AMSC	B	0.68%
ASPN	F	0.65%
ARRY	F	0.64%
PSNY	F	0.58%
WOLF	F	0.54%
AMRC	F	0.51%
SHLS	F	0.48%
SEDG	F	0.41%
AMPS	C	0.36%
CLNE	F	0.35%
MNTK	F	0.34%
WLDN	C	0.33%
LYTS	B	0.33%
NOVA	F	0.28%
EOSE	D	0.27%
CHPT	F	0.26%
LNZA	F	0.13%
BLNK	F	0.09%
WBX	F	0.08%
TPIC	F	0.06%

QCLN Underweight 12 Positions Relative to VCLN

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NEE	C	-2.47%
DTM	A	-2.1%
XYL	D	-1.75%
GEV	B	-1.75%
SO	C	-1.71%
AGX	B	-1.66%
ABBV	F	-1.55%
AES	F	-1.33%
LNG	A	-1.06%
NVT	B	-0.91%
CEG	C	-0.89%
HUBB	B	-0.86%