CWS vs. ARB ETF Comparison
Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB)
CWS
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF
CWS Description
The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation. CWS aims to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a focused group of U.S. exchange-listed equity securities that the portfolio manager believes have favorable fundamental attributes.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$70.26
Average Daily Volume
13,971
Number of Holdings
*
25
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
ARB
AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
ARB Description
AltShares Trust - AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Water Island Capital, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of global region. The fund invests through derivatives in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund employs long/short strategy and uses derivatives such as futures, forwards, swaps to create its portfolio. AltShares Trust - AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF is domiciled in the United States.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$27.91
Average Daily Volume
11,089
Number of Holdings
*
43
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | CWS | ARB |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 1.64% | 0.04% |
| 60 Days | 2.92% | 0.20% |
| 90 Days | 4.61% | 1.26% |
| 12 Months | 28.16% | 5.53% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in CWS | Weight in ARB | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGRC | B | 3.38% | 1.07% | 1.07% |
CWS Overweight 24 Positions Relative to ARB
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FICO | B | 6.68% | |
| FI | A | 5.35% | |
| MLR | C | 5.32% | |
| HEI | A | 5.2% | |
| APH | A | 4.89% | |
| AFL | B | 4.57% | |
| SYK | B | 4.3% | |
| MCO | B | 4.15% | |
| ICE | C | 4.12% | |
| COR | B | 4.02% | |
| SLGN | A | 3.96% | |
| ROL | B | 3.86% | |
| INTU | B | 3.78% | |
| BR | A | 3.77% | |
| OTIS | C | 3.73% | |
| AGM | B | 3.63% | |
| FDS | B | 3.54% | |
| ABT | B | 3.54% | |
| AWK | C | 3.39% | |
| SAIC | F | 3.38% | |
| TMO | F | 3.36% | |
| HSY | F | 3.28% | |
| PII | F | 2.38% | |
| CE | F | 1.6% |
CWS Underweight 42 Positions Relative to ARB
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRO | B | -2.76% | |
| RCM | A | -2.73% | |
| CTLT | C | -2.72% | |
| HCP | B | -2.72% | |
| SPR | D | -2.68% | |
| K | A | -2.67% | |
| JNPR | D | -2.66% | |
| ANSS | B | -2.57% | |
| INFN | D | -2.27% | |
| SRCL | B | -2.19% | |
| CHX | C | -2.19% | |
| ENV | B | -2.17% | |
| SILK | A | -2.16% | |
| PETQ | A | -2.14% | |
| EVRI | A | -2.13% | |
| RVNC | F | -2.07% | |
| HA | A | -2.02% | |
| HES | B | -1.95% | |
| DFS | B | -1.9% | |
| X | B | -1.85% | |
| DO | D | -1.83% | |
| ALE | A | -1.81% | |
| PRFT | B | -1.81% | |
| PWSC | C | -1.81% | |
| AXNX | A | -1.81% | |
| INST | B | -1.79% | |
| VZIO | A | -1.78% | |
| AMK | B | -1.78% | |
| GTHX | A | -1.72% | |
| SRDX | B | -1.4% | |
| FBMS | B | -1.16% | |
| HTLF | B | -1.15% | |
| BALY | B | -1.14% | |
| CHUY | B | -1.13% | |
| TWKS | B | -1.11% | |
| SWN | C | -0.94% | |
| CALT | C | -0.58% | |
| AAN | B | -0.56% | |
| CNSL | C | -0.54% | |
| AGS | A | -0.53% | |
| HAYN | A | -0.53% | |
| SRCL | B | -0.5% |
CWS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Business Services
Capital Markets
Medical Devices
Aerospace & Defense
Auto Parts
Chemicals
Confectioners
Credit Services
Diagnostics & Research
Electronic Components
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Information Technology Services
Insurance - Life
Medical Distribution
Packaging & Containers
Recreational Vehicles
Rental & Leasing Services
Software - Application
Software - Infrastructure
Specialty Industrial Machinery
ARB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Oil & Gas E&P
Software - Application
Banks - Regional - US
Biotechnology
Communication Equipment
Gambling
Information Technology Services
Medical Devices
Rental & Leasing Services
Aerospace & Defense
Airlines
Asset Management
Capital Markets
Consumer Electronics
Credit Services
Diagnostics & Research
Health Information Services
Metal Fabrication
Oil & Gas Drilling
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