FXZ vs. GERM ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) to ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM)
FXZ
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund
FXZ 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) Materials 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 materials and processing 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
$67.02
Average Daily Volume
37,575
37
GERM
ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF
GERM Description
GERM is designed to give direct exposure to the biotech companies directly engaged in the testing and treatments of infectious diseases. Focused on advancements with targeted exposure to the forefront of R&D, vaccines, therapies and testing technologies.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$19.16
Average Daily Volume
1,248
2
Performance
| Period | FXZ | GERM |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 2.50% | 3.00% |
| 60 Days | 4.98% | 3.68% |
| 90 Days | 4.09% | -2.06% |
| 12 Months | 9.51% | -0.17% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in FXZ | Weight in GERM | Overlap |
|---|
FXZ Overweight 37 Positions Relative to GERM
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMC | B | 5.25% | |
| X | F | 4.74% | |
| RS | D | 4.71% | |
| CE | D | 4.54% | |
| NUE | D | 4.43% | |
| STLD | C | 4.36% | |
| MOS | F | 4.35% | |
| CF | A | 4.22% | |
| EMN | B | 4.16% | |
| NEU | F | 4.04% | |
| TKR | B | 3.95% | |
| LYB | D | 3.78% | |
| OLN | D | 3.58% | |
| CLF | D | 2.94% | |
| RGLD | C | 2.77% | |
| APD | C | 2.75% | |
| ECL | A | 2.61% | |
| AVY | B | 2.44% | |
| SCCO | B | 2.42% | |
| VVV | D | 2.38% | |
| ALB | D | 2.31% | |
| ASH | F | 2.3% | |
| IP | B | 2.18% | |
| FAST | C | 2.14% | |
| RBC | B | 2.09% | |
| LIN | B | 2.01% | |
| WLK | B | 1.9% | |
| HUN | B | 1.88% | |
| FCX | B | 1.75% | |
| NEM | C | 1.05% | |
| SMG | B | 0.94% | |
| MP | C | 0.92% | |
| IFF | C | 0.89% | |
| HXL | F | 0.81% | |
| ESI | B | 0.78% | |
| AA | C | 0.72% | |
| CC | D | 0.7% |
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