ABEQ vs. PSCC ETF Comparison

Comparison of Absolute Core Strategy ETF (ABEQ) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio (PSCC)
ABEQ

Absolute Core Strategy ETF

ABEQ Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the performance of its underlying index, the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index (ticker symbol NACEX) (the underlying index). The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index utilizes a rules-based methodology developed by CIBC National Trust Company (the index provider), which is designed to provide exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the clean energy sector including renewables and clean technology. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$32.53

Average Daily Volume

5,402

Number of Holdings *

15

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

PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio

PSCC Description The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio (Fund) is based on the S&P SmallCap 600® Capped Consumer Staples Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to measure the overall performance of common stocks of US consumer staples companies. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, textiles, food and beverage, and nondiscretionary retail. The Index is a subset of the S&P SmallCap 600® Index, which is a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index reflecting the US small-cap market. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$37.43

Average Daily Volume

5,240

Number of Holdings *

27

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period ABEQ PSCC
30 Days 0.14% 0.00%
60 Days 6.37% 4.89%
90 Days 7.99% 7.14%
12 Months 22.21% 14.09%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in ABEQ Weight in PSCC Overlap
ABEQ Overweight 15 Positions Relative to PSCC
Symbol Grade Weight
BRK.A B 11.16%
UL D 7.02%
L C 6.26%
MDT C 4.55%
DD C 4.44%
MRK F 4.15%
TRV B 3.55%
CMCSA B 3.55%
EQC D 3.31%
EOG B 3.21%
CSCO A 3.02%
CTVA A 2.88%
IFF D 2.67%
VZ C 2.63%
CCI D 1.49%
ABEQ Underweight 27 Positions Relative to PSCC
Symbol Grade Weight
WDFC B -8.36%
SMPL D -7.34%
CALM A -7.31%
JJSF C -6.32%
PSMT A -5.41%
IPAR D -5.37%
ENR B -4.85%
VGR B -4.44%
THS D -4.24%
EPC F -4.15%
GO F -4.0%
ANDE D -3.85%
CENTA F -3.72%
CHEF C -3.44%
UVV D -3.14%
UNFI C -3.05%
MGPI F -2.85%
KLG F -2.73%
FIZZ F -2.62%
FDP C -2.38%
JBSS F -2.05%
HAIN C -1.95%
SPTN C -1.81%
BGS D -1.69%
TR D -1.17%
USNA F -0.98%
CENT F -0.79%
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