VABS vs. XSLV ETF Comparison
Comparison of Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap Low Volatility Portfolio (XSLV)
VABS
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF
VABS Description
The Fund seeks to generate income by investing primarily in short-duration, investment-grade securitized debt across asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS), including commercial and residential MBS. A disciplined, time-tested investment process and rigorous risk management approach seeks to target ABS and MBS with competitive yield and current income across undervalued areas of securitized credit markets.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$24.17
Average Daily Volume
2,416
Number of Holdings
*
50
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
XSLV
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Low Volatility Portfolio
XSLV Description
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Low Volatility Portfolio (Fund) is based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Low Volatility Index (Index). The Fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is compiled, maintained and calculated by Standard & Poor's, consisting of 120 out of 600 small-capitalization range securities from the S&P SmallCap 600 Index with the lowest realized volatility over the past 12 months. Volatility is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of up and down asset price fluctuations over time. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$50.21
Average Daily Volume
18,871
Number of Holdings
*
118
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | VABS | XSLV |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -0.16% | 5.39% |
| 60 Days | -0.37% | 5.01% |
| 90 Days | -0.16% | 6.05% |
| 12 Months | 6.47% | 26.40% |
VABS Overweight 43 Positions Relative to XSLV
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RLJ | C | 4.48% | |
| BW | D | 2.27% | |
| EQC | B | 1.49% | |
| PBI | B | 1.34% | |
| TWO | F | 1.26% | |
| ARR | D | 1.25% | |
| GNL | F | 0.94% | |
| F | C | 0.87% | |
| MFA | D | 0.86% | |
| CIM | D | 0.82% | |
| IVR | F | 0.78% | |
| DBRG | F | 0.62% | |
| ET | A | 0.55% | |
| EPR | C | 0.47% | |
| MITT | D | 0.45% | |
| CTO | B | 0.29% | |
| PSEC | D | 0.23% | |
| TDS | B | 0.23% | |
| PMT | C | 0.21% | |
| INN | D | 0.16% | |
| ATCOL | A | 0.15% | |
| BHR | C | 0.15% | |
| UMH | B | 0.11% | |
| ABR | C | 0.1% | |
| ALLY | C | 0.1% | |
| FTAI | A | 0.06% | |
| ALTG | C | 0.05% | |
| FHN | A | 0.04% | |
| CIO | C | 0.03% | |
| NLY | C | 0.03% | |
| SNV | C | 0.02% | |
| DX | B | 0.02% | |
| CODI | B | 0.02% | |
| PEB | D | 0.01% | |
| CNO | B | 0.01% | |
| VNO | C | 0.01% | |
| BOH | B | 0.01% | |
| SF | B | 0.01% | |
| EQH | C | 0.01% | |
| COF | C | 0.01% | |
| IFF | D | 0.01% | |
| JPM | A | 0.01% | |
| NEE | C | 0.01% |
VABS Underweight 111 Positions Relative to XSLV
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIG | B | -1.17% | |
| LTC | B | -1.11% | |
| CTRE | C | -1.1% | |
| AMSF | B | -1.09% | |
| EPRT | B | -1.06% | |
| RHI | C | -1.06% | |
| PECO | A | -1.03% | |
| HMN | B | -1.01% | |
| IDCC | B | -1.01% | |
| FELE | B | -1.0% | |
| PBH | A | -1.0% | |
| MSGS | A | -1.0% | |
| SKT | A | -1.0% | |
| MCRI | A | -1.0% | |
| PJT | A | -0.99% | |
| CHCO | B | -0.98% | |
| AGO | B | -0.98% | |
| PIPR | A | -0.98% | |
| CASH | B | -0.98% | |
| GTY | A | -0.97% | |
| FCPT | C | -0.96% | |
| PRGS | A | -0.96% | |
| APOG | C | -0.96% | |
| SAFT | B | -0.96% | |
| IOSP | C | -0.96% | |
| AWI | A | -0.95% | |
| TR | B | -0.95% | |
| MLI | B | -0.95% | |
| INVA | D | -0.94% | |
| APLE | B | -0.93% | |
| BSIG | A | -0.93% | |
| ESE | B | -0.93% | |
| AWR | B | -0.92% | |
| PINC | B | -0.91% | |
| NPK | B | -0.91% | |
| UE | B | -0.91% | |
| COOP | B | -0.9% | |
| SNEX | B | -0.89% | |
| ACA | A | -0.89% | |
| BRC | D | -0.89% | |
| BCPC | B | -0.89% | |
| PLXS | B | -0.89% | |
| HUBG | A | -0.88% | |
| AKR | B | -0.88% | |
| CPF | B | -0.87% | |
| GTES | A | -0.87% | |
| CPK | A | -0.86% | |
| KFY | B | -0.86% | |
| NMIH | C | -0.86% | |
| ALEX | B | -0.86% | |
| MOG.A | B | -0.86% | |
| WERN | C | -0.85% | |
| NBHC | C | -0.85% | |
| EPAC | C | -0.85% | |
| MGY | A | -0.84% | |
| FHB | B | -0.84% | |
| WABC | B | -0.84% | |
| MTX | B | -0.84% | |
| WSR | A | -0.84% | |
| KAR | B | -0.84% | |
| FDP | B | -0.83% | |
| FUL | F | -0.83% | |
| HSTM | B | -0.83% | |
| KMT | B | -0.83% | |
| UTL | B | -0.82% | |
| PSMT | D | -0.82% | |
| WT | A | -0.82% | |
| RDN | D | -0.82% | |
| NWBI | B | -0.82% | |
| AVA | A | -0.8% | |
| VRE | B | -0.8% | |
| SXT | C | -0.8% | |
| NWN | A | -0.8% | |
| MMSI | A | -0.79% | |
| GNW | A | -0.79% | |
| SMPL | B | -0.78% | |
| SNDR | B | -0.78% | |
| FBP | C | -0.77% | |
| OFG | B | -0.77% | |
| FBRT | D | -0.77% | |
| SHOO | F | -0.77% | |
| HTH | C | -0.77% | |
| CWT | C | -0.76% | |
| NAVI | F | -0.76% | |
| EPC | F | -0.76% | |
| SJW | F | -0.76% | |
| UNF | B | -0.75% | |
| CNXN | C | -0.75% | |
| MRTN | D | -0.74% | |
| EVTC | B | -0.74% | |
| NHC | C | -0.74% | |
| EZPW | B | -0.73% | |
| CSR | B | -0.72% | |
| ELME | D | -0.71% | |
| TNC | D | -0.7% | |
| DFIN | D | -0.7% | |
| SPNT | B | -0.7% | |
| JJSF | C | -0.7% | |
| USPH | B | -0.69% | |
| FSS | B | -0.69% | |
| ADUS | D | -0.68% | |
| NVEE | F | -0.67% | |
| UHT | D | -0.67% | |
| RGR | F | -0.66% | |
| SPTN | D | -0.65% | |
| AIN | C | -0.64% | |
| VRRM | F | -0.64% | |
| NSIT | F | -0.64% | |
| JBSS | F | -0.63% | |
| NABL | F | -0.56% | |
| KELYA | F | -0.55% |
VABS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
REIT - Diversified
REIT - Hotel & Motel
REIT - Residential
Banks - Regional - US
REIT - Office
Conglomerates
REIT - Retail
Rental & Leasing Services
Specialty Finance
Asset Management
Auto Manufacturers
Banks - Global
Business Equipment
Capital Markets
Credit Services
Electronic Components
Insurance - Diversified
Insurance - Life
Oil & Gas Midstream
Real Estate - General
Keywords:
Real Estate Investment Trust
Mortgage Loan
Mortgage Backed Security
Structured Finance
Banking
Residential Mortgage Backed Security
Bank
Commercial Banking
Real Estate Market
S&P 500
Real Estate Loans
U.S. Government
Annuity Products
Asset Management
Commercial Bank
Commercial Mortgage Backed Security
Financial Products
Government Agency
Hospitality Industry
Hotel
XSLV: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
REIT - Retail
REIT - Diversified
Diversified Industrials
REIT - Hotel & Motel
Specialty Chemicals
Aerospace & Defense
Asset Management
Capital Markets
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Insurance - Specialty
Packaged Foods
REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Staffing & Outsourcing Services
Trucking
Utilities - Regulated Water
Building Materials
Credit Services
Health Information Services
Information Technology Services
Compare ETFs
