GAL vs. KOOL ETF Comparison

Comparison of SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL) to North Shore Equity Rotation ETF (KOOL)

GAL

SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF

GAL Description

The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests substantially all of its assets in the SSgA Global Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a separate series of the SSgA Master Trust with an identical investment objective as the fund. As a result, the fund invests indirectly through the Portfolio. The Portfolio typically allocates approximately 60% of its assets to equity securities, though this percentage can vary based on the Adviser's tactical decisions.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$43.80

Average Daily Volume

18,762

Number of Holdings ^*

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

KOOL

North Shore Equity Rotation ETF

KOOL Description

KOOL aims to outperform the S&P 500 by dynamically allocating a global equity portfolio. The strategy aims to favor sectors historically known for strong performance across the business cycle phases: recession, recovery, expansion, and slowdown. It involves economic indicators and market trends, including current and forward-looking metrics to pinpoint these stages. This approach is reviewed monthly to ensure the portfolio remains aligned with changing economic conditions and market dynamics. Portfolio selection blends fundamental and technical analysis, along with top-down macroeconomic insights and industry trends such as GDP, employment, consumer spending, and inflation. To add, it also utilizes both buy- and sell-side research to finalize the composition. Up to 20% of the assets may comprise fixed-income securities and option contracts to generate income and manage risks. Moreover, it boosts income through securities lending and transaction fee collection. Investments may include ETFs.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$10.06

Average Daily Volume

8,009

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	GAL	KOOL
30 Days	3.12%	2.44%
60 Days	0.07%	-4.64%
90 Days	1.97%	-1.09%
12 Months	13.96%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in GAL	Weight in KOOL	Overlap
	XLC	C	1.99%	3.74%	1.99%

GAL Overweight 8 Positions Relative to KOOL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	TIPX	A	3.9%
	GWX	C	3.1%
	EBND	A	2.96%
	IBND	A	2.96%
	MDY	C	2.01%
	EMHC	A	1.48%
	SRLN	A	1.46%
	BWX	A	0.99%

GAL Underweight 9 Positions Relative to KOOL

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	XLK	D	-12.27%
	IVV	C	-10.22%
	XLV	B	-8.67%
	XLF	B	-7.43%
	NVDA	D	-6.12%
	MSFT	D	-4.18%
	GOOGL	D	-4.11%
	AAPL	C	-4.1%
	AMGN	C	-3.52%

GAL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Bond Market Indices Index Fund Bond Bond Market State Street Global Advisors Barclays Blackstone Bloomberg Barclays Us Aggregate Bond Index Bloomberg L.P. Bond Market Index Emerging Market Exchange Traded Funds Global Industry Classification Standard Inflation Indexed Bond Interactive Media Investment Management Ishares Management Cybernetics

KOOL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Consumer Electronics Drug Manufacturers - Major Internet Content & Information Semiconductors Software - Infrastructure

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Nasdaq 100 S&P 500 Computing Index Fund Dow Jones Component Operating System Smartphones Biotechnology Hyperscale IBD 50 Laptop Computer Mobile Devices Software Work From Home Advertising Network Application Programming Interface Artificial Intelligence Auction Based Advertising Program