VIRS vs. GERM ETF Comparison

Comparison of Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) to ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM)
VIRS

Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF

VIRS Description

An exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index to invest in U.S. listed companies whose products or services help to protect against, endure or recover from biological threats to human health. The index aims to: Research of current and future pandemics. Combat agents of biological warfare. Detect the presence of biological threats. Secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security. Aid in stockpiling of products needed in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Improve food and water safety and purity. Enable technology to benefit work and stay at home mandates.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$35.69

Average Daily Volume

103

Number of Holdings *

52

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
GERM

ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF

GERM Description GERM is designed to give direct exposure to the biotech companies directly engaged in the testing and treatments of infectious diseases. Focused on advancements with targeted exposure to the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$19.25

Average Daily Volume

2,041

Number of Holdings *

48

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VIRS GERM
30 Days 3.02% 11.49%
60 Days 0.31% 4.82%
90 Days 6.11% 5.21%
12 Months 23.96% -9.77%
13 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VIRS Weight in GERM Overlap
ABT F 4.32% 0.74% 0.74%
BNTX C 0.76% 6.09% 0.76%
DGX B 0.52% 6.54% 0.52%
EBS C 0.01% 0.53% 0.01%
GILD F 2.8% 0.75% 0.75%
GSK A 3.06% 0.87% 0.87%
JNJ D 4.11% 0.76% 0.76%
LH D 0.58% 5.57% 0.58%
MRK C 5.25% 0.85% 0.85%
MRNA C 1.59% 7.83% 1.59%
REGN B 3.6% 0.83% 0.83%
SNY B 4.26% 0.86% 0.86%
VIR C 0.05% 3.13% 0.05%
VIRS Overweight 39 Positions Relative to GERM
Symbol Grade Weight
NVDA B 8.28%
NFLX C 5.62%
AMZN B 5.46%
WMT D 5.09%
TMO B 5.0%
DHR A 4.86%
LOW D 4.57%
HD D 4.48%
CVS F 2.47%
ECL B 2.24%
PLTR D 1.88%
MMM B 1.83%
KMB C 1.58%
A A 1.41%
KR D 1.36%
HLN C 1.3%
XYL A 1.15%
MTD B 0.92%
CHD B 0.89%
VLTO A 0.82%
BAH C 0.68%
WAT B 0.65%
ZM D 0.65%
ILMN F 0.65%
HRL C 0.65%
TDY D 0.63%
CLX F 0.59%
AKAM F 0.52%
WBA F 0.51%
CPB C 0.46%
QGEN B 0.32%
SOLV C 0.31%
OGN B 0.18%
SRCL F 0.15%
FTRE F 0.11%
NEOG F 0.09%
SCL C 0.07%
TDOC F 0.07%
ENR C 0.07%
VIRS Underweight 35 Positions Relative to GERM
Symbol Grade Weight
ALNY F -6.09%
PCVX C -3.64%
IMCR F -3.61%
DVAX F -3.59%
BIO F -3.41%
ZLAB D -3.16%
BCRX D -2.53%
OPK D -2.35%
SIGA D -1.74%
ARCT D -1.72%
CVAC D -1.57%
HLVX F -1.57%
NVAX C -1.51%
FLGT D -1.48%
ABUS C -1.11%
ADPT D -1.05%
AZN A -0.99%
OSUR F -0.95%
OCGN C -0.94%
ALT D -0.91%
PFE C -0.86%
LLY C -0.85%
ABBV D -0.76%
CRMD C -0.75%
TAK F -0.75%
ENTA F -0.65%
XBIT C -0.65%
RENB F -0.5%
VXRT D -0.29%
CUE F -0.23%
GRTS F -0.22%
CMRX F -0.21%
CVM F -0.21%
IFRX F -0.17%
VAXX F -0.04%
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