FTDS vs. TMDV ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) to ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV)
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

$53.59

Average Daily Volume

1,393

Number of Holdings *

48

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

ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF

TMDV Description The investment seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Russell 3000® Dividend Elite Index (the index). The index, constructed and maintained by FTSE International Limited, targets companies that are currently members of the Russell 3000 Index, have increased dividend payments each year for at least 35 years, and meet certain liquidity requirements. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$49.82

Average Daily Volume

316

Number of Holdings *

62

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FTDS TMDV
30 Days -0.07% -1.77%
60 Days 3.90% 0.71%
90 Days 5.47% 2.83%
12 Months 25.76% 15.45%
9 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FTDS Weight in TMDV Overlap
ADM D 1.83% 1.32% 1.32%
APD A 1.86% 1.77% 1.77%
CBSH A 2.32% 1.8% 1.8%
CINF A 2.11% 1.7% 1.7%
GPC F 1.68% 1.39% 1.39%
ORI A 2.0% 1.63% 1.63%
PPG F 1.88% 1.49% 1.49%
RLI A 2.09% 1.76% 1.76%
TGT B 1.94% 1.57% 1.57%
FTDS Overweight 39 Positions Relative to TMDV
Symbol Grade Weight
GRMN B 2.5%
WH B 2.31%
HOMB A 2.28%
CFR B 2.27%
EWBC A 2.26%
SNA B 2.18%
UNM A 2.16%
CTRA B 2.12%
DGX A 2.11%
EQH B 2.11%
NOV D 2.11%
CMI A 2.1%
COP B 2.09%
PCAR C 2.08%
EOG A 2.08%
LW C 2.06%
THG A 2.06%
OSK C 2.06%
HON B 2.0%
GD D 1.99%
CF A 1.99%
ALL A 1.99%
UNP D 1.95%
QCOM F 1.95%
NXPI F 1.91%
BG D 1.91%
DVN F 1.9%
PSX C 1.9%
RDN D 1.9%
EG D 1.89%
MTG D 1.89%
DINO D 1.88%
BPOP C 1.88%
FMC D 1.86%
LMT D 1.84%
EMN D 1.84%
IPG F 1.81%
DKS D 1.79%
HII F 1.54%
FTDS Underweight 53 Positions Relative to TMDV
Symbol Grade Weight
EMR A -2.0%
GWW B -1.94%
RPM B -1.8%
GRC B -1.79%
UBSI B -1.77%
TROW B -1.77%
DOV B -1.76%
ADP B -1.74%
ABM B -1.71%
CVX A -1.71%
ATO A -1.71%
CSL C -1.71%
BEN C -1.71%
ITW B -1.7%
LOW C -1.69%
WMT A -1.69%
NUE D -1.69%
MSEX B -1.65%
LANC D -1.65%
SCL D -1.63%
SHW C -1.62%
AWR A -1.62%
NWN A -1.62%
NDSN D -1.61%
MSA D -1.6%
NFG A -1.59%
MCD D -1.58%
BKH A -1.58%
ABT A -1.56%
UVV B -1.55%
AFL C -1.55%
BDX F -1.52%
CLX A -1.52%
UGI C -1.51%
MDT D -1.5%
SYY D -1.5%
FRT B -1.5%
SPGI D -1.5%
UHT D -1.47%
FUL F -1.46%
PG C -1.44%
SJW F -1.43%
CWT C -1.43%
ED C -1.43%
PEP F -1.42%
JNJ D -1.42%
HRL D -1.42%
SON F -1.41%
MKC D -1.41%
KMB C -1.37%
SWK F -1.37%
KO D -1.36%
CL D -1.29%
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