ABEQ vs. PXE ETF Comparison

Comparison of Absolute Core Strategy ETF (ABEQ) to PowerShares Dynamic Energy E&P (PXE)
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
PXE

PowerShares Dynamic Energy E&P

PXE Description The PowerShares Energy Exploration & Production Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index thoroughly evaluates companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including: price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is composed of stocks of 30 U.S. companies involved in the exploration and production of natural resources used to produce energy. These companies are engaged principally in exploration, extraction and production of crude oil and natural gas from land-based or offshore wells. These companies include petroleum refineries that process the crude oil into finished products, such as gasoline and automotive lubricants, and companies involved in gathering and processing natural gas, and manufacturing natural gas liquid. The Fund is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$31.85

Average Daily Volume

43,182

Number of Holdings *

29

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period ABEQ PXE
30 Days 0.14% 5.27%
60 Days 6.37% 6.32%
90 Days 7.99% -2.05%
12 Months 22.21% 7.90%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in ABEQ Weight in PXE Overlap
EOG B 3.21% 5.05% 3.21%
ABEQ Overweight 14 Positions Relative to PXE
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%
CSCO A 3.02%
CTVA A 2.88%
IFF D 2.67%
VZ C 2.63%
CCI D 1.49%
ABEQ Underweight 28 Positions Relative to PXE
Symbol Grade Weight
CTRA D -5.2%
PSX D -5.18%
VLO F -5.12%
MPC D -5.11%
OVV D -4.71%
FANG D -4.65%
DVN F -4.63%
CNX A -3.32%
CHK C -3.28%
GPOR B -3.1%
RRC D -2.99%
NFG A -2.98%
CRC B -2.85%
CRGY B -2.81%
PBF F -2.78%
DINO F -2.77%
MGY B -2.76%
DK F -2.75%
CVI D -2.75%
HPK D -2.73%
GRNT D -2.67%
MUR F -2.58%
CHRD F -2.57%
NOG D -2.55%
SM D -2.5%
MTDR D -2.5%
CIVI F -2.47%
PARR F -2.39%
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