CWS vs. PSL ETF Comparison
Comparison of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) to PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples (PSL)
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
$68.37
Average Daily Volume
9,531
Number of Holdings
*
23
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
PSL
PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples
PSL Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector 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 comprised of common stocks of 60 US consumer staples companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the businesses of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, textiles, food and beverage, and non-discretionary retail. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$102.18
Average Daily Volume
3,016
Number of Holdings
*
31
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period | CWS | PSL |
---|---|---|
30 Days | 1.17% | 1.82% |
60 Days | 4.86% | 4.33% |
90 Days | 9.93% | 5.71% |
12 Months | 32.40% | 24.34% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol | Grade | Weight in CWS | Weight in PSL | Overlap |
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CWS Overweight 23 Positions Relative to PSL
CWS Underweight 31 Positions Relative to PSL
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
SFM | A | -4.68% | |
COST | C | -4.31% | |
COKE | B | -4.23% | |
CHD | B | -3.99% | |
HRB | C | -3.87% | |
SCI | C | -3.75% | |
PG | C | -3.71% | |
USFD | C | -3.7% | |
CASY | D | -3.61% | |
KR | B | -3.56% | |
ATGE | C | -3.55% | |
PFGC | B | -3.48% | |
FRPT | C | -3.3% | |
PEP | D | -3.26% | |
BJ | D | -3.24% | |
BFAM | C | -3.22% | |
LRN | C | -3.2% | |
CALM | A | -3.13% | |
BRBR | B | -3.07% | |
MDLZ | C | -3.05% | |
VITL | C | -2.89% | |
INGR | A | -2.77% | |
LAUR | C | -2.74% | |
BROS | D | -2.69% | |
SPB | B | -2.67% | |
POST | B | -2.64% | |
ELF | F | -2.61% | |
LOPE | D | -2.54% | |
PRDO | D | -2.36% | |
UTZ | B | -2.04% | |
STRA | F | -1.92% |
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
Packaging & Containers
Recreational Vehicles
Rental & Leasing Services
Software - Application
Software - Infrastructure
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Utilities - Regulated Water
PSL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords