FTDS vs. AVIV ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) to Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (AVIV)

FTDS

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF

FTDS Description

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment companies (?REITs?) that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends. The term ?well-capitalized? reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$48.02

Average Daily Volume

1,811

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

AVIV

Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF

AVIV Description

AVIV actively invests in equity securities from developed market companies outside the US, reaching across different market sectors and industry groups, with a focus on companies trading at lower prices relative to their book value ratios and other financial metrics. The fund emphasises high profitability and value companies, which are identified by looking at reported and estimated company financials, market data, and other fundamental data like cash flows, revenues, and shares outstanding. The portfolio managers may also consider other factors when selecting the securities for the fund, such as historical performance of the share, liquidity, and tax, governance, or cost considerations. Market and financial data analysis is utilized on a continuous basis to make buy, sell, and hold decisions.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$53.55

Average Daily Volume

40,997

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FTDS	AVIV
30 Days	-0.48%	-0.39%
60 Days	-1.45%	1.00%
90 Days	-3.53%	0.98%
12 Months	17.35%	17.39%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in FTDS	Weight in AVIV	Overlap
	AGCO	F	1.69%	0.15%	0.15%

FTDS Overweight 49 Positions Relative to AVIV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
QCOM	B	2.47%
GRMN	C	2.31%
DKS	C	2.25%
EQH	B	2.21%
HON	B	2.2%
SWKS	C	2.19%
MCHP	C	2.18%
SNV	B	2.17%
DGX	C	2.13%
SF	B	2.13%
AFL	B	2.13%
WH	C	2.11%
JCI	D	2.1%
ZION	C	2.1%
RDN	B	2.07%
BPOP	D	2.06%
MTB	C	2.05%
G	D	2.02%
GD	D	2.02%
RF	B	2.02%
CBSH	C	2.02%
LMT	C	2.01%
EMN	D	2.01%
RLI	D	1.99%
FANG	B	1.98%
FMC	F	1.97%
UNM	D	1.97%
BG	B	1.96%
EWBC	D	1.96%
CINF	C	1.94%
CTRA	D	1.93%
ADM	C	1.93%
UNP	D	1.92%
SNA	F	1.92%
PPG	D	1.9%
IPG	F	1.89%
SYY	D	1.88%
VLO	D	1.87%
CF	F	1.87%
PCAR	D	1.86%
EOG	D	1.86%
DINO	D	1.85%
HII	D	1.82%
DVN	D	1.81%
PSX	D	1.79%
CFR	D	1.77%
COP	D	1.75%
TGT	D	1.74%
GPC	D	1.69%

FTDS Underweight 38 Positions Relative to AVIV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TM	D	-1.76%
HSBC	D	-1.71%
BHP	C	-1.56%
NVS	A	-1.45%
BP	C	-1.44%
TTE	C	-1.43%
BBVA	C	-1.01%
STLA	F	-0.76%
SMFG	A	-0.7%
BCS	A	-0.67%
E	C	-0.66%
HMC	D	-0.61%
NVO	B	-0.57%
STM	C	-0.56%
VOD	B	-0.54%
LYG	A	-0.49%
TD	F	-0.44%
GSK	D	-0.41%
ING	A	-0.4%
CNI	D	-0.39%
EQNR	C	-0.37%
IX	A	-0.36%
NWG	A	-0.34%
MFG	A	-0.32%
ORAN	D	-0.29%
LOGI	C	-0.25%
AER	B	-0.21%
HLN	B	-0.2%
CCEP	B	-0.13%
HAFN	D	-0.11%
DEO	F	-0.09%
BWLP	D	-0.08%
WDS	C	-0.06%
MT	D	-0.06%
ASML	A	-0.04%
CUK	C	-0.02%
DOOO	F	-0.01%
AZN	C	-0.0%