FTDS vs. GDVD ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) to R3 Global Dividend Growth ETF (GDVD)
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

$54.22

Average Daily Volume

1,388

Number of Holdings *

48

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

R3 Global Dividend Growth ETF

GDVD Description The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income and capital. The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It invests in equity securities of small, medium and large market capitalization companies and in growth and value stocks.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.86

Average Daily Volume

17,173

Number of Holdings *

36

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FTDS GDVD
30 Days 2.96% 2.28%
60 Days 5.11% 4.60%
90 Days 5.28% 6.02%
12 Months 27.74% 16.98%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FTDS Weight in GDVD Overlap
PCAR B 2.08% 1.73% 1.73%
TGT F 1.94% 1.39% 1.39%
UNP C 1.95% 1.97% 1.95%
FTDS Overweight 45 Positions Relative to GDVD
Symbol Grade Weight
GRMN B 2.5%
CBSH B 2.32%
WH B 2.31%
HOMB A 2.28%
CFR B 2.27%
EWBC A 2.26%
SNA A 2.18%
UNM A 2.16%
CTRA B 2.12%
DGX A 2.11%
CINF A 2.11%
EQH C 2.11%
NOV C 2.11%
CMI A 2.1%
RLI A 2.09%
COP C 2.09%
EOG A 2.08%
LW C 2.06%
THG A 2.06%
OSK C 2.06%
HON C 2.0%
ORI A 2.0%
GD D 1.99%
CF A 1.99%
ALL A 1.99%
QCOM F 1.95%
NXPI D 1.91%
BG D 1.91%
DVN F 1.9%
PSX C 1.9%
RDN D 1.9%
EG C 1.89%
MTG C 1.89%
PPG F 1.88%
DINO D 1.88%
BPOP C 1.88%
FMC D 1.86%
APD A 1.86%
LMT D 1.84%
EMN C 1.84%
ADM D 1.83%
IPG D 1.81%
DKS D 1.79%
GPC D 1.68%
HII F 1.54%
FTDS Underweight 33 Positions Relative to GDVD
Symbol Grade Weight
TSM B -4.45%
AAPL C -3.8%
MSFT D -3.63%
NKE F -2.68%
BLK B -2.5%
MDT D -2.46%
JPM A -2.4%
VZ C -2.04%
LRCX F -1.87%
NEE C -1.85%
SBUX A -1.84%
KO D -1.73%
CB C -1.7%
V A -1.65%
TEL B -1.63%
HAS D -1.62%
DEO F -1.6%
PFE F -1.59%
DFS B -1.57%
ABEV F -1.39%
CVX A -1.35%
TRNO F -1.23%
BR A -1.21%
MCHP F -1.15%
NVT B -1.11%
MPC D -1.09%
FNF B -1.08%
EXPD C -1.03%
AVY F -1.03%
ENR B -1.03%
SHEL D -1.01%
CMCSA B -0.99%
JHX D -0.51%
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