FDM vs. XSHD ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust DJ Select MicroCap ETF (FDM) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio (XSHD)
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
$70.66
Average Daily Volume
14,185
Number of Holdings
*
131
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
XSHD
PowerShares S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio
XSHD Description
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio is based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Low Volatility High Dividend Index. The Fund will invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is composed of 60 securities in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index that have historically provided high dividend yields with lower volatility over the past 12 months. Volatility is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of up and down asset price fluctuations over time. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted semi-annually on the last business day in January and July.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$15.31
Average Daily Volume
52,490
Number of Holdings
*
51
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | FDM | XSHD |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 9.24% | 2.58% |
| 60 Days | 10.59% | 0.34% |
| 90 Days | 10.60% | -0.50% |
| 12 Months | 28.88% | 8.11% |
FDM Overweight 128 Positions Relative to XSHD
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEU | C | 1.98% | |
| TPB | B | 1.79% | |
| VMEO | B | 1.78% | |
| LMB | B | 1.59% | |
| ASTE | C | 1.48% | |
| BJRI | C | 1.47% | |
| CPF | B | 1.46% | |
| GLDD | B | 1.42% | |
| IBCP | B | 1.38% | |
| HCKT | B | 1.35% | |
| HAYN | A | 1.34% | |
| MLR | C | 1.34% | |
| NBN | C | 1.16% | |
| ANET | C | 1.14% | |
| RGR | F | 1.13% | |
| PTLO | F | 1.13% | |
| IMXI | B | 1.13% | |
| MCB | B | 1.1% | |
| SMBC | B | 1.08% | |
| EZPW | B | 1.08% | |
| SNCY | C | 1.05% | |
| SWBI | C | 1.02% | |
| PLOW | D | 1.01% | |
| DAKT | C | 1.01% | |
| UVE | B | 1.0% | |
| WLFC | B | 0.99% | |
| LQDT | B | 0.97% | |
| EGY | D | 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 | B | 0.82% | |
| ESQ | B | 0.82% | |
| MOFG | B | 0.82% | |
| NRIM | A | 0.81% | |
| ARKO | C | 0.8% | |
| TIPT | C | 0.8% | |
| LINC | C | 0.79% | |
| TTI | B | 0.79% | |
| LXU | B | 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 | B | 0.69% | |
| WRLD | C | 0.68% | |
| CMPO | B | 0.68% | |
| NPK | B | 0.68% | |
| NECB | C | 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 | C | 0.63% | |
| ODC | B | 0.62% | |
| RMR | F | 0.62% | |
| OPY | B | 0.62% | |
| CENT | C | 0.61% | |
| NGVC | A | 0.6% | |
| NEWT | C | 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 | D | 0.52% | |
| LEGH | D | 0.5% | |
| RM | C | 0.48% | |
| MCFT | C | 0.47% | |
| VPG | F | 0.46% | |
| PKOH | C | 0.46% | |
| SIGA | F | 0.45% | |
| AMPY | C | 0.44% | |
| HRTG | C | 0.44% | |
| CRCT | F | 0.44% | |
| FSTR | B | 0.43% | |
| TASK | C | 0.41% | |
| NGS | B | 0.41% | |
| PWOD | A | 0.37% | |
| VLGEA | C | 0.37% | |
| KRT | B | 0.36% | |
| FLXS | B | 0.35% | |
| MITT | D | 0.35% | |
| NATR | C | 0.34% | |
| JILL | C | 0.33% | |
| SGC | C | 0.33% | |
| LSEA | D | 0.33% | |
| JRVR | F | 0.31% | |
| REI | D | 0.3% | |
| EML | D | 0.29% | |
| RCKY | F | 0.28% | |
| EARN | C | 0.28% | |
| ACTG | D | 0.28% | |
| ESOA | B | 0.27% | |
| AVNW | F | 0.27% | |
| BTMD | B | 0.26% | |
| VIRC | B | 0.25% | |
| FF | F | 0.24% | |
| ACU | C | 0.24% | |
| PEBK | B | 0.24% | |
| TAYD | D | 0.24% | |
| LAKE | B | 0.24% | |
| TWIN | F | 0.23% | |
| BBCP | D | 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 48 Positions Relative to XSHD
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXMT | C | -3.53% | |
| KREF | C | -3.44% | |
| KW | C | -3.39% | |
| EFC | C | -3.24% | |
| HIW | C | -3.13% | |
| CCOI | B | -3.09% | |
| DEA | D | -2.98% | |
| ARI | C | -2.92% | |
| GNL | F | -2.84% | |
| RC | D | -2.65% | |
| CWEN | C | -2.55% | |
| UVV | B | -2.54% | |
| FDP | B | -2.2% | |
| CVI | F | -2.08% | |
| NWN | A | -2.06% | |
| DLX | B | -1.96% | |
| AVA | A | -1.95% | |
| PINC | B | -1.91% | |
| SXC | A | -1.75% | |
| NOG | B | -1.71% | |
| ENR | B | -1.69% | |
| UPBD | B | -1.68% | |
| TRN | B | -1.58% | |
| CALM | A | -1.56% | |
| KMT | B | -1.51% | |
| CABO | B | -1.51% | |
| RHI | C | -1.38% | |
| BLMN | F | -1.34% | |
| CSGS | B | -1.29% | |
| AROC | A | -1.28% | |
| PDCO | F | -1.26% | |
| MYE | F | -1.24% | |
| MATW | C | -1.24% | |
| HNI | B | -1.22% | |
| UTL | B | -1.2% | |
| MGEE | B | -1.07% | |
| CRC | A | -1.01% | |
| SJW | F | -0.99% | |
| MSEX | C | -0.95% | |
| WKC | C | -0.94% | |
| AWR | B | -0.93% | |
| CPK | A | -0.91% | |
| SEE | C | -0.86% | |
| IPAR | B | -0.86% | |
| NHC | C | -0.82% | |
| SXT | C | -0.81% | |
| CWT | C | -0.8% | |
| SCHL | F | -0.7% |
FDM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
Oil & Gas E&P
Engineering & Construction
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Aerospace & Defense
Business Services
Chemicals
Credit Services
Electronic Components
Metal Fabrication
Packaged Foods
Restaurants
Asset Management
Auto Parts
Biotechnology
Business Equipment
Computer Systems
Consumer Electronics
Diversified Industrials
Education & Training Services
XSHD: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
REIT - Diversified
Utilities - Regulated Water
Utilities - Diversified
Oil & Gas E&P
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
REIT - Office
Telecom Services
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Business Equipment
Business Services
Chemicals
Coal
Conglomerates
Electronic Components
Farm Products
Food Distribution
Health Information Services
Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Household & Personal Products
Long-Term Care Facilities
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