VIRS vs. PIO ETF Comparison

Comparison of Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) to PowerShares Global Water Portfolio (PIO)
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

$34.88

Average Daily Volume

106

Number of Holdings *

52

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

PowerShares Global Water Portfolio

PIO Description The PowerShares Global Water Portfolio (Fund) is based on the NASDAQ OMX Global Water Index. The Fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in companies listed on a global exchange that create products designed to conserve and purify water for homes, businesses and industries. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced quarterly and reconstituted annually in April.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$41.92

Average Daily Volume

8,383

Number of Holdings *

12

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VIRS PIO
30 Days -1.72% -0.78%
60 Days -1.60% 0.57%
90 Days 3.85% 8.06%
12 Months 20.48% 20.08%
5 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VIRS Weight in PIO Overlap
DHR C 4.94% 7.87% 4.94%
ECL A 2.2% 3.97% 2.2%
VLTO A 0.81% 3.71% 0.81%
WAT D 0.64% 3.14% 0.64%
XYL A 1.11% 3.87% 1.11%
VIRS Overweight 47 Positions Relative to PIO
Symbol Grade Weight
NVDA C 7.61%
MRK B 5.5%
NFLX D 5.43%
WMT C 5.23%
AMZN A 5.15%
TMO C 5.1%
LOW D 4.64%
ABT D 4.47%
HD D 4.44%
SNY C 4.37%
JNJ F 4.16%
REGN B 3.4%
CVS F 3.04%
GSK A 2.95%
GILD F 2.85%
MMM A 1.77%
PLTR D 1.66%
KMB A 1.62%
MRNA B 1.42%
KR C 1.41%
A C 1.4%
HLN C 1.36%
CHD B 0.93%
MTD D 0.93%
BNTX D 0.73%
ILMN F 0.68%
HRL B 0.68%
BAH B 0.66%
ZM F 0.65%
CLX F 0.64%
TDY D 0.63%
LH F 0.59%
DGX A 0.54%
AKAM F 0.54%
WBA F 0.53%
CPB B 0.48%
QGEN C 0.32%
SOLV C 0.3%
OGN B 0.16%
SRCL F 0.15%
FTRE C 0.11%
NEOG F 0.09%
TDOC F 0.08%
SCL D 0.07%
ENR C 0.07%
VIR C 0.04%
EBS C 0.0%
VIRS Underweight 7 Positions Relative to PIO
Symbol Grade Weight
PNR C -8.35%
ROP F -7.61%
AWK B -3.99%
IEX D -2.13%
AOS D -1.89%
WMS C -1.69%
CWCO D -0.39%
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