GDX vs. KEAT ETF Comparison

Comparison of Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) to Keating Active ETF (KEAT)
GDX

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF

GDX Description

The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and American depositary receipts of companies involved in the gold mining industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign issuers. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Gold Miners Index. It may also utilize convertible securities and participation notes to seek performance that corresponds to the Gold Miners Index. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$36.27

Average Daily Volume

20,790,616

Number of Holdings *

10

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

Keating Active ETF

KEAT Description KEAT actively invests in equity securities of all-cap companies considered undervalued based on the subadvisor's fundamental research. These securities include common stock, preferred stock, REITs, ADRs, and GDRs. The fund also considers and invests in international ETFs in the same manner it selects its individual securities. The sub-adviser initially identifies potential investment opportunities through public disclosures, and assesses their financial condition based on sustainable earnings and future cash flows through financial and strategic analyses. The portfolio will typically be comprised of 25 to 40 securities, all selected to offer exceptional value and have defensible positions. The fund also emphasizes companies with good shareholder yield. It intends to hold its positions for a year or more and sells them when it reaches its fair value or has become overvalued. KEAT may also hold short-term Treasurys in seeking total return.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.05

Average Daily Volume

3,856

Number of Holdings *

8

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period GDX KEAT
30 Days 4.25% -0.17%
60 Days 6.02% 0.01%
90 Days 7.18% -1.43%
12 Months 26.82%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in GDX Weight in KEAT Overlap
GOLD B 8.4% 3.87% 3.87%
GDX Overweight 9 Positions Relative to KEAT
Symbol Grade Weight
NEM A 13.86%
GFI C 4.57%
RGLD B 2.84%
HMY B 1.98%
BVN C 1.41%
HL C 1.08%
CDE A 0.79%
IAG C 0.63%
DRD B 0.26%
GDX Underweight 7 Positions Relative to KEAT
Symbol Grade Weight
STIP A -29.06%
TTE C -3.55%
EQC C -3.54%
OII B -3.45%
LBTYK C -3.28%
LMT C -2.93%
VZ B -2.88%
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