FTC vs. SAEF ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (based on the Defined Large Cap Growth Index) (FTC) to Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF)

FTC

First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (based on the Defined Large Cap Growth Index)

FTC 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 Defined Large Cap Growth Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by S&P to objectively identify and select stocks from the S&P 500(R) Growth Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$146.37

Average Daily Volume

33,503

Number of Holdings ^*

186

* 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

$28.88

Average Daily Volume

2,765

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FTC	SAEF
30 Days	9.08%	8.53%
60 Days	12.23%	9.20%
90 Days	15.96%	11.05%
12 Months	42.15%	40.04%

7 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FTC	Weight in SAEF	Overlap
FI	A	0.78%	3.4%	0.78%
FICO	B	1.0%	2.08%	1.0%
GS	A	0.99%	2.24%	0.99%
KKR	A	0.96%	2.42%	0.96%
MSI	B	0.73%	1.41%	0.73%
NTRS	A	0.78%	2.09%	0.78%
PGR	A	0.85%	0.92%	0.85%

FTC Overweight 179 Positions Relative to SAEF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
APP	B	1.81%
PLTR	B	1.32%
AXON	A	1.26%
CVNA	B	1.15%
RCL	A	1.09%
TRGP	B	1.08%
EXPE	B	1.03%
VRT	B	1.01%
DASH	A	1.01%
GDDY	A	0.98%
VST	B	0.97%
EME	C	0.96%
HWM	A	0.94%
HOOD	B	0.92%
UTHR	C	0.9%
BK	A	0.9%
WAB	B	0.9%
PWR	A	0.9%
AXP	A	0.89%
CCL	B	0.88%
TT	A	0.88%
HEI	B	0.88%
URI	B	0.87%
CPNG	D	0.86%
ALL	A	0.86%
BURL	A	0.85%
NRG	B	0.84%
THC	D	0.82%
VTR	C	0.82%
NVDA	C	0.81%
AMP	A	0.8%
GRMN	B	0.8%
LYV	A	0.79%
IRM	D	0.79%
RBLX	C	0.79%
FCNCA	A	0.78%
TMUS	B	0.77%
NOW	A	0.77%
JPM	A	0.76%
TPL	A	0.75%
PH	A	0.74%
ACGL	D	0.74%
GEN	B	0.73%
ORCL	B	0.73%
CEG	D	0.72%
PCG	A	0.71%
HCA	F	0.71%
BSX	B	0.7%
CTAS	B	0.7%
PM	B	0.7%
BRO	B	0.7%
COST	B	0.69%
SHW	A	0.68%
LII	A	0.68%
ANET	C	0.67%
META	D	0.67%
AVGO	D	0.66%
CAT	B	0.66%
PEG	A	0.65%
FSLR	F	0.65%
APO	B	0.64%
ERIE	D	0.63%
IBM	C	0.63%
GE	D	0.63%
RMD	C	0.63%
BAH	F	0.63%
ALNY	D	0.62%
FTNT	C	0.59%
NEE	D	0.59%
TDG	D	0.59%
NFLX	A	0.57%
BKNG	A	0.57%
TTD	B	0.56%
GWW	B	0.55%
DECK	A	0.54%
CASY	A	0.53%
HLT	A	0.53%
ISRG	A	0.53%
WSO	A	0.52%
NDAQ	A	0.52%
COIN	C	0.52%
AJG	B	0.51%
WELL	A	0.51%
TYL	B	0.51%
BR	A	0.51%
TJX	A	0.5%
HUBB	B	0.5%
CSL	C	0.49%
MCO	B	0.49%
BRK.A	B	0.49%
SPGI	C	0.48%
MANH	D	0.48%
NTAP	C	0.47%
SO	D	0.47%
LVS	C	0.47%
ECL	D	0.47%
ICE	C	0.47%
UBER	D	0.46%
TSCO	D	0.46%
VLTO	D	0.45%
XYL	D	0.44%
PSA	D	0.44%
CL	D	0.43%
EFX	F	0.43%
WMB	A	0.41%
AMT	D	0.41%
TSLA	B	0.4%
CPAY	A	0.39%
DELL	C	0.38%
MAR	B	0.38%
AMZN	C	0.38%
PANW	C	0.38%
ADSK	A	0.37%
APH	A	0.37%
ARES	A	0.36%
MO	A	0.36%
ETN	A	0.36%
RSG	A	0.35%
IR	B	0.35%
DOV	A	0.35%
SPG	B	0.35%
IT	C	0.35%
ORLY	B	0.35%
AAPL	C	0.33%
MCD	D	0.33%
ROL	B	0.33%
MMC	B	0.33%
AZO	C	0.33%
ROST	C	0.32%
MSTR	C	0.32%
OTIS	C	0.32%
CBOE	B	0.32%
AMGN	D	0.31%
RIVN	F	0.31%
VICI	C	0.31%
LLY	F	0.3%
BLD	D	0.3%
EXR	D	0.3%
KO	D	0.29%
O	D	0.29%
WSM	B	0.28%
LPLA	A	0.22%
MPWR	F	0.21%
CRM	B	0.2%
CRWD	B	0.2%
FAST	B	0.19%
PAYX	C	0.18%
AON	A	0.18%
ADP	B	0.18%
MKL	A	0.18%
DLR	B	0.18%
WDAY	B	0.18%
GPN	B	0.18%
ESS	B	0.17%
ITW	B	0.17%
CHD	B	0.17%
MSCI	C	0.17%
CMG	B	0.17%
VRTX	F	0.17%
WAT	B	0.17%
DKNG	B	0.17%
MA	C	0.17%
GOOGL	C	0.17%
SYK	C	0.17%
WM	A	0.17%
MU	D	0.16%
QCOM	F	0.16%
PG	A	0.16%
EQIX	A	0.16%
AVB	B	0.16%
SBAC	D	0.15%
KMB	D	0.15%
GLPI	C	0.15%
LIN	D	0.15%
CCI	D	0.14%
A	D	0.14%
ZTS	D	0.14%
MTD	D	0.13%
KLAC	D	0.13%

FTC Underweight 50 Positions Relative to SAEF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
OSW	A	-4.39%
BCO	D	-4.21%
NCLH	B	-3.64%
LIND	C	-3.32%
FAF	A	-2.41%
GNRC	B	-2.41%
ZBRA	B	-2.3%
NVT	B	-2.29%
JLL	D	-2.28%
REZI	A	-2.14%
PBH	A	-2.04%
MAT	D	-1.81%
KMT	B	-1.8%
CBRE	B	-1.79%
CRL	C	-1.78%
GNTX	C	-1.76%
MIDD	C	-1.71%
KEYS	A	-1.65%
LFUS	F	-1.57%
WEX	D	-1.54%
KN	B	-1.53%
MTB	A	-1.53%
DNB	B	-1.5%
AXTA	A	-1.41%
MANU	C	-1.41%
NVST	B	-1.31%
MAS	D	-1.29%
BIO	D	-1.28%
MSGS	A	-1.26%
ZBH	C	-1.25%
ADTN	A	-1.24%
LH	C	-1.23%
MHK	D	-1.22%
IPG	D	-1.22%
SSD	D	-1.21%
ST	F	-1.21%
SNA	A	-1.19%
BRC	D	-1.16%
ATGE	B	-1.15%
AFL	B	-1.13%
MSGE	F	-1.1%
BWA	D	-1.09%
KMX	B	-0.98%
KFY	B	-0.97%
SJM	D	-0.94%
REYN	D	-0.91%
LESL	C	-0.86%
HCKT	B	-0.83%
PARA	C	-0.56%
PHIN	A	-0.28%