QTEC vs. LCG ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust NASDAQ-100- Technology Index Fund (QTEC) to Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF (LCG)

QTEC

First Trust NASDAQ-100- Technology Index Fund

QTEC 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-100 Technology Sector 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 an equal-weighted index based on the securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index(R) that are classified as "technology" according to the Industry Classification Benchmark classification system. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$196.94

Average Daily Volume

114,716

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

LCG

Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF

LCG Description

Seeks positions featuring attractive and sustainable multi-year return profiles underpinned by businesses perceived to possess: Robust financial returns and visible reinvestment opportunities Talented management Exposure to the four pillars: operating growth, strong balance sheets, high profitability, and attractive valuations

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.56

Average Daily Volume

7,573

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	QTEC	LCG
30 Days	4.12%	8.68%
60 Days	4.78%	5.80%
90 Days	2.69%	7.66%
12 Months	24.05%	18.36%

8 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in QTEC	Weight in LCG	Overlap
ASML	F	1.99%	3.56%	1.99%
CDNS	B	2.52%	3.14%	2.52%
GOOG	C	1.23%	4.7%	1.23%
MDB	C	2.39%	4.44%	2.39%
MSFT	F	2.24%	3.08%	2.24%
SNPS	B	2.47%	3.12%	2.47%
TEAM	A	3.5%	3.36%	3.36%
WDAY	B	2.49%	3.63%	2.49%

QTEC Overweight 35 Positions Relative to LCG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NVDA	C	2.89%
DASH	A	2.84%
FTNT	C	2.81%
MRVL	B	2.8%
ZS	C	2.75%
PANW	C	2.64%
ADSK	A	2.62%
CRWD	B	2.62%
DDOG	A	2.61%
INTC	D	2.61%
PDD	F	2.56%
MU	D	2.49%
INTU	C	2.48%
GFS	C	2.47%
CTSH	B	2.44%
ANSS	B	2.42%
META	D	2.34%
ROP	B	2.31%
TXN	C	2.31%
ADBE	C	2.31%
AAPL	C	2.28%
AVGO	D	2.27%
ARM	D	2.24%
LRCX	F	2.21%
AMAT	F	2.21%
QCOM	F	2.21%
ON	D	2.2%
NXPI	D	2.2%
ADI	D	2.13%
AMD	F	2.03%
KLAC	D	1.94%
MCHP	D	1.94%
CDW	F	1.83%
GOOGL	C	1.22%
SMCI	F	0.9%

QTEC Underweight 11 Positions Relative to LCG

Symbol	Grade	Weight
SHOP	B	-9.42%
SPGI	C	-7.79%
CSGP	D	-6.38%
AMZN	C	-4.83%
IDXX	F	-4.81%
VEEV	C	-4.49%
SAIA	B	-4.47%
MSCI	C	-4.36%
HUBS	A	-3.87%
ODFL	B	-3.72%
NOW	A	-3.68%