BNKU vs. LCG ETF Comparison

Comparison of MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs (BNKU) to Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF (LCG)

BNKU

MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs

BNKU Description

The investment seeks to reflect a 3x leveraged long exposure to the performance of the Solactive MicroSectorsTM U.S. Big Banks Index. The notes are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by Bank of Montreal with a return linked to a three times leveraged participation in the performance of the index, compounded daily, less a Daily Investor Fee, the Daily Financing Charge and, if applicable, the Redemption Fee Amount. The index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to represent the 10 U.S. stocks with the largest market capitalization in the banking sector.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$36.13

Average Daily Volume

264,393

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

LCG

Sterling Capital Focus Equity ETF

LCG Description

Seeks positions featuring attractive and sustainable multi-year return profiles underpinned by businesses perceived to possess: Robust financial returns and visible reinvestment opportunities Talented management Exposure to the four pillars: operating growth, strong balance sheets, high profitability, and attractive valuations

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.18

Average Daily Volume

18,916

Number of Holdings ^*

19

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	BNKU	LCG
30 Days	18.50%	7.54%
60 Days	14.37%	-0.55%
90 Days	22.23%	2.05%
12 Months	79.48%	8.33%

0 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in BNKU	Weight in LCG	Overlap

BNKU Overweight 10 Positions Relative to LCG

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	WFC	D	10.0%
	USB	B	10.0%
	TFC	B	10.0%
	SCHW	D	10.0%
	PNC	B	10.0%
	MS	C	10.0%
	JPM	B	10.0%
	GS	C	10.0%
	C	D	10.0%
	BAC	D	10.0%

BNKU Underweight 19 Positions Relative to LCG

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	SPGI	A	-8.56%
	CSGP	C	-6.95%
	SHOP	C	-6.77%
	IDXX	D	-5.85%
	MDB	C	-4.74%
	VEEV	A	-4.63%
	MSCI	B	-4.52%
	AMZN	D	-4.43%
	GOOG	D	-4.06%
	OKTA	F	-3.96%
	WDAY	C	-3.83%
	SAIA	D	-3.44%
	ODFL	D	-3.42%
	NOW	B	-3.25%
	MSFT	D	-3.24%
	HUBS	F	-3.03%
	TEAM	F	-3.0%
	CDNS	D	-2.91%
	SNPS	D	-2.83%

BNKU: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Banks - Global Banks - Regional - US Capital Markets

Keywords: S&P 500 Bank Banking Investment Bank Cash Management Investment Banking Asset Management Services Brokerage Financial Advisory Services Financial Products Investment Management Services Investment Product Lending Products Portfolio Management Primary Dealers Trade Finance Transaction Services Wealth Management Asset Management Cash Management Services

LCG: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Software - Application Capital Markets Software - Infrastructure Trucking Diagnostics & Research Health Information Services Internet Content & Information Real Estate Services Specialty Retail

Keywords: Nasdaq 100 S&P 500 Computing Software As A Service Work From Home Analytical Tool Cloud Applications Cloud Infrastructure Hyperscale Software Analytical Tools Application Programming Interface Business Intelligence CRM Cloud Computing Content Management Customer Relationship Management Dow Jones Component Electronic Design Electronic Design Automation