ABEQ vs. VABS ETF Comparison

Comparison of Absolute Core Strategy ETF (ABEQ) to Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS)
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

$32.70

Average Daily Volume

5,473

Number of Holdings *

15

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
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

$24.35

Average Daily Volume

1,263

Number of Holdings *

51

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period ABEQ VABS
30 Days -0.08% 0.15%
60 Days 4.84% 0.82%
90 Days 8.79% 2.18%
12 Months 23.11% 7.56%
2 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in ABEQ Weight in VABS Overlap
EQC D 3.31% 1.49% 1.49%
IFF C 2.67% 0.01% 0.01%
ABEQ Overweight 13 Positions Relative to VABS
Symbol Grade Weight
BRK.A C 11.16%
UL C 7.02%
L D 6.26%
MDT B 4.55%
DD B 4.44%
MRK F 4.15%
TRV C 3.55%
CMCSA B 3.55%
EOG B 3.21%
CSCO A 3.02%
CTVA A 2.88%
VZ A 2.63%
CCI C 1.49%
ABEQ Underweight 49 Positions Relative to VABS
Symbol Grade Weight
RLJ D -4.48%
BW C -2.27%
EFC D -1.89%
BFS A -1.53%
DRH C -1.35%
PBI C -1.34%
TWO D -1.26%
ARR D -1.25%
GNL D -0.94%
F D -0.87%
MFA C -0.86%
CIM C -0.82%
IVR C -0.78%
DBRG D -0.62%
ET C -0.55%
EPR C -0.47%
MITT C -0.45%
CTO D -0.29%
PSEC C -0.23%
TDS B -0.23%
PMT C -0.21%
AHH F -0.17%
SHO D -0.17%
LXP D -0.17%
INN A -0.16%
ATCOL A -0.15%
BHR C -0.15%
UMH C -0.11%
ABR C -0.1%
ALLY F -0.1%
FTAI A -0.06%
ALTG F -0.05%
FHN D -0.04%
NYCB D -0.04%
AL D -0.04%
CIO C -0.03%
NLY C -0.03%
SNV D -0.02%
DX C -0.02%
CODI D -0.02%
PEB D -0.01%
CNO C -0.01%
VNO A -0.01%
BOH D -0.01%
SF A -0.01%
EQH C -0.01%
COF C -0.01%
JPM D -0.01%
NEE A -0.01%
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