FDM vs. SAEF ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust DJ Select MicroCap ETF (FDM) to Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF)

FDM

First Trust DJ Select MicroCap ETF

FDM 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 Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index(SM) (the "index"). The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of U.S. micro-capitalization companies which are publicly traded in the United States. The index is comprised of selected U.S. micro-capitalization companies chosen from all common stocks traded on the NewYork Stock Exchange, the NYSE MKT and NASDAQ(R) with limited partnerships excluded.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$70.65

Average Daily Volume

14,160

Number of Holdings ^*

131

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

SAEF

Schwab Ariel ESG ETF

SAEF Description

Schwab Ariel ESG ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Ariel Investments, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of diverse market cap companies, within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2500 Index. The fund invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. It employs fundamental and quantitative analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It employs proprietary research to create its portfolio. Schwab Ariel ESG ETF was formed on November 16, 2021 and is domiciled in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.64

Average Daily Volume

2,718

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FDM	SAEF
30 Days	6.58%	4.74%
60 Days	8.40%	6.56%
90 Days	12.49%	11.13%
12 Months	26.75%	37.37%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in FDM	Weight in SAEF	Overlap
	HCKT	B	1.35%	0.83%	0.83%

FDM Overweight 130 Positions Relative to SAEF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
LEU	C	1.98%
TPB	A	1.79%
VMEO	B	1.78%
LMB	A	1.59%
ASTE	C	1.48%
BJRI	C	1.47%
CPF	B	1.46%
GLDD	B	1.42%
IBCP	B	1.38%
ASIX	B	1.38%
HAYN	A	1.34%
MLR	C	1.34%
NBN	B	1.16%
ETD	D	1.15%
ANET	D	1.14%
RGR	F	1.13%
PTLO	F	1.13%
IMXI	B	1.13%
MCB	B	1.1%
SMBC	B	1.08%
EZPW	A	1.08%
SPTN	F	1.06%
SNCY	C	1.05%
SWBI	D	1.02%
PLOW	F	1.01%
DAKT	B	1.01%
UVE	A	1.0%
WLFC	C	0.99%
LQDT	B	0.97%
EGY	F	0.96%
WLDN	C	0.96%
NWPX	A	0.92%
CCBG	B	0.92%
LYTS	B	0.92%
MPB	B	0.88%
SHBI	B	0.86%
KELYA	F	0.85%
CSV	B	0.85%
KE	C	0.85%
AROW	B	0.84%
EE	A	0.82%
DHIL	A	0.82%
ESQ	B	0.82%
MOFG	B	0.82%
NRIM	A	0.81%
ARKO	D	0.8%
TIPT	B	0.8%
LINC	C	0.79%
TTI	B	0.79%
LXU	C	0.78%
TRDA	C	0.77%
CCSI	C	0.77%
HNRG	B	0.75%
FISI	B	0.73%
FC	F	0.71%
FMAO	B	0.7%
ITIC	A	0.7%
PLPC	B	0.69%
BSRR	C	0.69%
WRLD	D	0.68%
CMPO	B	0.68%
NPK	C	0.68%
NECB	B	0.67%
USAP	B	0.67%
DCGO	B	0.65%
GLRE	B	0.65%
TCMD	B	0.65%
SD	D	0.65%
CWCO	C	0.64%
LGTY	B	0.63%
ODC	C	0.62%
RMR	F	0.62%
OPY	B	0.62%
CENT	C	0.61%
NGVC	A	0.6%
NEWT	B	0.6%
KODK	B	0.59%
INBK	B	0.57%
ARTNA	F	0.56%
REPX	A	0.55%
ACIC	B	0.55%
CCRN	F	0.55%
SENEA	A	0.53%
LOCO	D	0.53%
MOV	D	0.53%
HVT	F	0.52%
LEGH	D	0.5%
RM	D	0.48%
MCFT	C	0.47%
VPG	F	0.46%
PKOH	B	0.46%
SIGA	F	0.45%
AMPY	F	0.44%
HRTG	C	0.44%
CRCT	F	0.44%
FSTR	B	0.43%
TASK	C	0.41%
NGS	A	0.41%
PWOD	A	0.37%
VLGEA	C	0.37%
KRT	B	0.36%
FLXS	A	0.35%
MITT	D	0.35%
NATR	B	0.34%
JILL	D	0.33%
SGC	C	0.33%
LSEA	F	0.33%
JRVR	F	0.31%
REI	F	0.3%
EML	D	0.29%
RCKY	F	0.28%
EARN	C	0.28%
ACTG	F	0.28%
ESOA	A	0.27%
AVNW	F	0.27%
BTMD	C	0.26%
VIRC	C	0.25%
FF	F	0.24%
ACU	C	0.24%
PEBK	B	0.24%
TAYD	F	0.24%
LAKE	B	0.24%
TWIN	F	0.23%
BBCP	C	0.23%
HBB	F	0.21%
LWAY	C	0.2%
FEIM	B	0.19%
INTT	C	0.16%
KEQU	B	0.14%
CSPI	C	0.14%

FDM Underweight 56 Positions Relative to SAEF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
OSW	B	-4.39%
BCO	F	-4.21%
NCLH	B	-3.64%
FI	A	-3.4%
LIND	B	-3.32%
KKR	B	-2.42%
FAF	A	-2.41%
GNRC	B	-2.41%
ZBRA	B	-2.3%
NVT	C	-2.29%
JLL	D	-2.28%
GS	B	-2.24%
REZI	A	-2.14%
NTRS	A	-2.09%
FICO	A	-2.08%
PBH	A	-2.04%
MAT	D	-1.81%
KMT	C	-1.8%
CBRE	B	-1.79%
CRL	D	-1.78%
GNTX	F	-1.76%
MIDD	D	-1.71%
KEYS	A	-1.65%
LFUS	D	-1.57%
WEX	F	-1.54%
KN	B	-1.53%
MTB	A	-1.53%
DNB	A	-1.5%
AXTA	B	-1.41%
MSI	A	-1.41%
MANU	C	-1.41%
NVST	C	-1.31%
MAS	D	-1.29%
BIO	C	-1.28%
MSGS	A	-1.26%
ZBH	C	-1.25%
ADTN	B	-1.24%
LH	B	-1.23%
MHK	D	-1.22%
IPG	D	-1.22%
SSD	D	-1.21%
ST	F	-1.21%
SNA	B	-1.19%
BRC	C	-1.16%
ATGE	B	-1.15%
AFL	C	-1.13%
MSGE	F	-1.1%
BWA	D	-1.09%
KMX	C	-0.98%
KFY	B	-0.97%
SJM	D	-0.94%
PGR	B	-0.92%
REYN	D	-0.91%
LESL	D	-0.86%
PARA	D	-0.56%
PHIN	A	-0.28%