FBT vs. MDEV ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT) to First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV)
FBT

First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund

FBT Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index(SM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$171.51

Average Daily Volume

26,393

Number of Holdings *

30

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
MDEV

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF

MDEV Description First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It invests in the stocks of companies operating in the medical devices industry that includes companies that focus on developing equipment, instruments, and machines to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. It replicates the performance of the Indxx Global Medical Equipment Index, by using full replication technique. First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$22.19

Average Daily Volume

498

Number of Holdings *

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FBT MDEV
30 Days 2.58% 2.32%
60 Days 6.10% 8.60%
90 Days 12.04% 13.55%
12 Months 16.99% 25.89%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FBT Weight in MDEV Overlap
EXAS C 4.56% 1.76% 1.76%
MTD C 3.42% 2.22% 2.22%
WAT B 3.69% 2.08% 2.08%
FBT Overweight 27 Positions Relative to MDEV
Symbol Grade Weight
BGNE A 4.58%
CORT B 4.56%
BNTX B 4.34%
GILD A 3.72%
CPRX C 3.72%
ALKS B 3.68%
RGEN F 3.67%
ARGX C 3.61%
EXEL B 3.59%
NTRA A 3.53%
ILMN B 3.48%
UTHR C 3.46%
HALO D 3.34%
BRKR D 3.31%
ALNY C 3.27%
INCY B 3.22%
AMGN D 3.02%
REGN D 2.96%
VRTX D 2.95%
ITCI D 2.91%
GMAB F 2.8%
ACAD F 2.68%
BIIB F 2.61%
BMRN F 2.56%
SRPT F 2.55%
NBIX F 2.42%
MRNA F 1.71%
FBT Underweight 25 Positions Relative to MDEV
Symbol Grade Weight
GMED B -2.58%
PODD C -2.54%
RMD C -2.47%
ISRG C -2.39%
BSX A -2.31%
STE D -2.2%
DHR D -2.18%
TFX C -2.16%
MDT C -2.11%
BIO B -2.1%
GEHC C -2.03%
TMO D -2.03%
SYK C -2.0%
A B -1.97%
HOLX D -1.96%
ABT C -1.95%
BDX C -1.91%
MASI B -1.83%
BAX D -1.82%
PEN D -1.67%
ZBH F -1.64%
WST D -1.53%
ALGN D -1.5%
EW F -1.38%
DXCM F -0.94%
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