CWS vs. MARB ETF Comparison
Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB)
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
$68.18
Average Daily Volume
10,345
Number of Holdings
*
25
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
MARB
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
MARB Description
The investment seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and derivatives, including total return swaps. The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$19.73
Average Daily Volume
6,600
Number of Holdings
*
28
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period | CWS | MARB |
---|---|---|
30 Days | -0.53% | -0.59% |
60 Days | 0.90% | -1.96% |
90 Days | 4.58% | -1.22% |
12 Months | 34.60% | -0.85% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol | Grade | Weight in CWS | Weight in MARB | Overlap | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGRC | A | 3.04% | 2.31% | 2.31% |
CWS Overweight 24 Positions Relative to MARB
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
FICO | B | 5.86% | |
FI | A | 5.23% | |
MLR | A | 5.04% | |
HEI | D | 4.88% | |
AFL | D | 4.76% | |
APH | B | 4.7% | |
ICE | C | 4.43% | |
SYK | A | 4.15% | |
MCO | D | 4.11% | |
COR | A | 3.95% | |
SAIC | A | 3.94% | |
OTIS | B | 3.92% | |
ROL | D | 3.9% | |
SLGN | A | 3.81% | |
AWK | D | 3.72% | |
TMO | D | 3.71% | |
ABT | A | 3.67% | |
BR | C | 3.65% | |
HSY | F | 3.39% | |
FDS | B | 3.37% | |
INTU | D | 3.31% | |
AGM | D | 3.29% | |
CE | F | 2.84% | |
PII | F | 2.52% |
CWS Underweight 27 Positions Relative to MARB
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
HTLF | A | -6.5% | |
HCP | A | -5.53% | |
AMED | C | -4.85% | |
EDR | A | -4.84% | |
ACI | C | -4.65% | |
AXNX | A | -4.15% | |
JNPR | A | -3.68% | |
DFS | A | -3.6% | |
ANSS | C | -3.44% | |
CTLT | D | -3.16% | |
VZIO | C | -3.04% | |
HES | B | -2.9% | |
SRCL | A | -2.61% | |
CHX | F | -2.45% | |
SRDX | D | -2.25% | |
IBTX | B | -1.92% | |
MRO | C | -1.81% | |
CPRI | F | -1.71% | |
EQT | C | --0.07% | |
WSC | F | --0.96% | |
COP | D | --1.83% | |
SNPS | B | --1.89% | |
SSB | B | --1.92% | |
CVX | A | --3.31% | |
SLB | F | --3.7% | |
COF | A | --4.03% | |
UMBF | A | --6.72% |
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
MARB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
Oil & Gas E&P
Credit Services
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Rental & Leasing Services
Software - Application
Apparel Manufacturing
Communication Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Diagnostics & Research
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Entertainment
Grocery Stores
Medical Care
Medical Devices
Oil & Gas Integrated
Software - Infrastructure
Waste Management