SHLD vs. MISL ETF Comparison

Comparison of Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) to First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL)

SHLD

Global X Defense Tech ETF

SHLD Description

The investment seeks to provide investment results that track the performance of the Nasdaq Yewno Aerospace & Defense IndexTM before fees and expenses. Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies in the index that are tied to the protection of national security interests of the United States. From the universe of eligible securities, the index identifies the top 50 eligible companies ranked by total outstanding contracts relating to the protection of U.S. national security interests, and projected revenue amounts.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$32.78

Average Daily Volume

36,613

Number of Holdings ^*

7

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

MISL

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF

MISL Description

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the Indxx US Aerospace & Defense Index (the "Index"). Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks that comprise the Index.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.08

Average Daily Volume

14,619

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	SHLD	MISL
30 Days	-1.03%	0.38%
60 Days	4.86%	2.90%
90 Days	15.50%	8.04%
12 Months		23.48%

6 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in SHLD	Weight in MISL	Overlap
	GD	A	7.44%	8.22%	7.44%
	HII	C	4.49%	4.16%	4.16%
	LDOS	A	4.52%	4.38%	4.38%
	LMT	A	6.6%	7.3%	6.6%
	NOC	A	6.66%	7.44%	6.66%
	RTX	A	7.9%	8.31%	7.9%

SHLD Overweight 1 Positions Relative to MISL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	LHX	B	4.19%

SHLD Underweight 4 Positions Relative to MISL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	BA	D	-6.3%
	HWM	B	-4.48%
	TXT	D	-4.47%
	TDG	A	-4.38%

SHLD: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Aerospace & Defense Communication Equipment Information Technology Services

Keywords: S&P 500 Aerospace Communications Systems National Security Space Systems Aerospace Systems Aviation Avionics Business Aviation Combat Systems Electronic Systems Information Technology Solutions Mission Systems Navy Northrop Grumman Radar Technology Products Technology Solutions United States Navy Aerostructure

MISL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Aerospace & Defense Information Technology Services Specialty Industrial Machinery

Keywords: S&P 500 Aerospace Space Systems Aviation Weapons Aerospace Systems Business Aviation Combat Systems Communications Systems Defense Systems Electronics Information Technology Solutions Manned Aircraft Mission Systems National Security Navy Northrop Grumman Radar Technology Products Technology Solutions