FXG vs. PSL ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Cons. Staples AlphaDEX (FXG) to PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples (PSL)
FXG
First Trust Cons. Staples AlphaDEX
FXG 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 StrataQuant(R) Consumer Staples 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 NYSE Euronext to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000(R) Index in the consumer staples sector 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
$68.43
Average Daily Volume
24,479
39
PSL
PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples
PSL Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index thoroughly evaluates companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including: price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is comprised of common stocks of 60 US consumer staples companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the businesses of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, textiles, food and beverage, and non-discretionary retail. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$107.56
Average Daily Volume
2,465
42
Performance
| Period | FXG | PSL |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 2.02% | 6.20% |
| 60 Days | 1.28% | 5.94% |
| 90 Days | 1.22% | 7.10% |
| 12 Months | 13.79% | 27.80% |
16 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in FXG | Weight in PSL | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASY | A | 2.7% | 3.32% | 2.7% | |
| COKE | C | 0.77% | 2.34% | 0.77% | |
| FRPT | A | 3.72% | 3.19% | 3.19% | |
| HSY | F | 1.59% | 1.8% | 1.59% | |
| INGR | C | 4.52% | 2.0% | 2.0% | |
| KDP | F | 1.48% | 2.63% | 1.48% | |
| KR | B | 3.44% | 2.97% | 2.97% | |
| MDLZ | F | 0.74% | 1.95% | 0.74% | |
| MO | A | 2.69% | 3.56% | 2.69% | |
| PFGC | B | 4.51% | 2.13% | 2.13% | |
| POST | C | 3.13% | 1.76% | 1.76% | |
| SPB | C | 3.26% | 1.96% | 1.96% | |
| STZ | D | 2.32% | 1.76% | 1.76% | |
| SYY | D | 0.81% | 1.97% | 0.81% | |
| TAP | C | 4.6% | 2.08% | 2.08% | |
| USFD | A | 1.8% | 2.92% | 1.8% |
FXG Overweight 23 Positions Relative to PSL
FXG Underweight 26 Positions Relative to PSL
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFM | A | -4.04% | |
| CHD | A | -3.56% | |
| SCI | B | -3.27% | |
| COST | A | -3.23% | |
| MNST | C | -3.14% | |
| PG | C | -2.98% | |
| BRBR | A | -2.84% | |
| ATGE | B | -2.79% | |
| HRB | D | -2.74% | |
| LRN | A | -2.68% | |
| PM | B | -2.68% | |
| CALM | A | -2.61% | |
| BJ | A | -2.59% | |
| PEP | F | -2.34% | |
| LAUR | A | -2.07% | |
| UNFI | A | -1.98% | |
| LOPE | C | -1.83% | |
| PRDO | B | -1.78% | |
| WDFC | B | -1.69% | |
| VITL | D | -1.68% | |
| IPAR | B | -1.61% | |
| BFAM | D | -1.61% | |
| STRA | C | -1.49% | |
| CHEF | A | -1.48% | |
| HAIN | D | -1.41% | |
| KLG | B | -1.35% |
FXG: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
PSL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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