FXL vs. ESMV ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Technology AlphaDEX (FXL) to iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV)

FXL

First Trust Technology AlphaDEX

FXL 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) Technology 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 technology 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

$139.51

Average Daily Volume

20,662

Number of Holdings ^*

101

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

ESMV

iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

ESMV Description

iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in less volatile stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. The fund invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. It seeks to track the performance of the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF is domiciled in the United States

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.61

Average Daily Volume

2,262

Number of Holdings ^*

150

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FXL	ESMV
30 Days	6.94%	1.56%
60 Days	13.38%	8.38%
90 Days	1.06%	8.40%
12 Months	27.79%	28.78%

25 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in FXL	Weight in ESMV	Overlap
AAPL	C	0.72%	0.52%	0.52%
ADBE	F	0.61%	0.95%	0.61%
ADSK	B	0.35%	0.2%	0.2%
AKAM	D	1.47%	0.34%	0.34%
CDNS	D	0.58%	0.98%	0.58%
CRM	B	0.33%	0.63%	0.33%
CTSH	B	1.86%	0.3%	0.3%
FFIV	B	1.2%	0.11%	0.11%
GDDY	B	1.84%	0.16%	0.16%
HPE	B	1.58%	0.7%	0.7%
HUBS	D	0.28%	0.6%	0.28%
IBM	A	0.84%	1.75%	0.84%
INTC	D	0.99%	0.32%	0.32%
INTU	F	0.62%	0.17%	0.17%
IT	A	0.35%	0.7%	0.35%
MSFT	D	0.9%	1.35%	0.9%
NOW	B	1.06%	0.14%	0.14%
NTAP	D	1.25%	0.15%	0.15%
NVDA	B	1.61%	1.36%	1.36%
ORCL	A	1.13%	1.06%	1.06%
PTC	B	0.65%	0.73%	0.65%
ROP	D	0.31%	1.32%	0.31%
SNPS	F	1.11%	0.31%	0.31%
TXN	C	0.33%	1.4%	0.33%
VRSN	C	0.33%	0.34%	0.33%

FXL Overweight 76 Positions Relative to ESMV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
APP	A	2.57%
PLTR	A	2.4%
VRT	B	1.88%
META	A	1.86%
TOST	B	1.8%
ARW	C	1.8%
AVGO	B	1.76%
GWRE	A	1.74%
AVT	B	1.73%
ON	F	1.73%
HCP	A	1.64%
SAIC	A	1.55%
GOOGL	B	1.49%
DOX	B	1.45%
JBL	C	1.44%
DXC	C	1.42%
DELL	C	1.41%
SNX	C	1.36%
HPQ	B	1.34%
PANW	B	1.32%
CNXC	F	1.32%
PSTG	F	1.28%
APH	D	1.27%
APPF	C	1.26%
SWKS	F	1.21%
CRWD	D	1.2%
PINS	D	1.2%
DNB	D	1.16%
IPGP	D	1.15%
PEGA	B	1.13%
AMAT	C	1.12%
SSNC	C	1.11%
ZM	B	1.1%
TYL	D	1.09%
PAYC	D	1.09%
MPWR	B	1.05%
AMKR	F	1.0%
EPAM	F	0.99%
NTNX	C	0.97%
KBR	A	0.95%
OLED	B	0.93%
KLAC	B	0.88%
ESTC	F	0.88%
ONTO	B	0.88%
DASH	A	0.86%
TER	C	0.84%
DDOG	B	0.83%
SMAR	A	0.82%
MTCH	B	0.81%
QCOM	D	0.8%
CACI	A	0.77%
MANH	A	0.75%
IAC	C	0.75%
DBX	C	0.74%
GFS	F	0.74%
SMCI	F	0.66%
CRUS	D	0.64%
ZS	F	0.58%
MCHP	F	0.57%
ALGM	F	0.54%
OKTA	F	0.52%
LRCX	D	0.5%
CFLT	F	0.45%
MSTR	B	0.38%
GLW	C	0.36%
GLOB	D	0.35%
S	C	0.35%
AMD	C	0.32%
MRVL	C	0.32%
ADI	B	0.31%
CDW	D	0.31%
DLB	D	0.3%
NET	D	0.3%
LSCC	D	0.29%
DV	F	0.27%
ENTG	D	0.26%

FXL Underweight 125 Positions Relative to ESMV

Symbol	Grade	Weight
MSI	A	-1.68%
PEG	A	-1.67%
NOC	B	-1.59%
LLY	D	-1.52%
GWW	B	-1.5%
TRV	B	-1.5%
VZ	C	-1.48%
VRTX	D	-1.47%
TMUS	A	-1.47%
GIS	C	-1.46%
MMC	D	-1.42%
HD	A	-1.41%
AMGN	D	-1.39%
WM	B	-1.38%
UNH	B	-1.38%
ED	C	-1.38%
CSCO	A	-1.38%
ADP	A	-1.36%
PGR	B	-1.34%
CL	D	-1.33%
ACN	B	-1.33%
FERG	F	-1.3%
GILD	A	-1.25%
NEM	C	-1.25%
HES	D	-1.24%
MRK	F	-1.21%
TT	A	-1.16%
EA	D	-1.13%
PEP	F	-1.12%
MCK	F	-1.12%
SPGI	C	-1.09%
PG	D	-1.08%
MCD	A	-1.07%
KR	C	-1.07%
VLTO	A	-1.07%
JNJ	D	-1.04%
OKE	A	-1.02%
V	B	-1.01%
LOW	C	-0.94%
MA	A	-0.93%
KO	C	-0.91%
REGN	D	-0.91%
K	B	-0.87%
KEYS	B	-0.85%
COR	F	-0.73%
WDAY	D	-0.72%
EQIX	C	-0.72%
ZTS	C	-0.71%
CRH	C	-0.69%
DGX	D	-0.67%
ELV	F	-0.66%
HON	C	-0.63%
TRGP	A	-0.61%
CMS	A	-0.6%
KMB	D	-0.58%
NEE	C	-0.55%
HOLX	D	-0.53%
JNPR	C	-0.5%
CHRW	C	-0.5%
CBRE	C	-0.49%
CI	D	-0.48%
SRE	C	-0.48%
RTX	A	-0.46%
MELI	D	-0.46%
FICO	C	-0.45%
UBER	C	-0.45%
ES	D	-0.44%
CME	A	-0.43%
YUM	C	-0.42%
AMCR	C	-0.4%
STX	C	-0.4%
ICE	A	-0.4%
CHD	D	-0.39%
KHC	F	-0.39%
AZO	D	-0.39%
T	B	-0.39%
HRL	F	-0.38%
ODFL	F	-0.37%
CPB	D	-0.37%
GEN	A	-0.36%
DECK	B	-0.36%
ALNY	C	-0.34%
NXPI	F	-0.34%
PSX	D	-0.33%
CLX	C	-0.33%
ECL	C	-0.33%
LKQ	F	-0.32%
CVX	B	-0.32%
HUM	F	-0.31%
CNH	C	-0.31%
BR	B	-0.3%
FI	A	-0.29%
TSCO	A	-0.29%
XYL	C	-0.28%
INCY	B	-0.25%
BMY	A	-0.25%
AWK	D	-0.24%
FSLR	C	-0.24%
AJG	C	-0.24%
JCI	C	-0.22%
OTIS	A	-0.21%
KDP	C	-0.19%
ULTA	D	-0.19%
FCNCA	D	-0.18%
AZPN	A	-0.17%
RSG	D	-0.17%
AIZ	B	-0.17%
WTW	C	-0.16%
UPS	D	-0.15%
JKHY	A	-0.14%
MKC	C	-0.14%
LDOS	A	-0.12%
DPZ	D	-0.12%
LIN	C	-0.11%
SOLV	C	-0.11%
MPC	D	-0.1%
CMCSA	B	-0.09%
TEAM	D	-0.09%
CAH	B	-0.08%
HII	F	-0.08%
KNX	D	-0.07%
FAST	C	-0.07%
TJX	D	-0.06%
EXC	C	-0.05%
AON	A	-0.05%

FXL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Software - Application Semiconductors Software - Infrastructure Information Technology Services Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Internet Content & Information Computer Systems Data Storage Electronic Components Telecom Services Business Services Communication Equipment Computer Hardware Conglomerates Consumer Electronics Contract Manufacturers Diversified Industrials Electronics & Computer Distribution Electronics Distribution Engineering & Construction