KOOL vs. SPQ ETF Comparison

Comparison of North Shore Equity Rotation ETF (KOOL) to Simplify US Equity PLUS QIS ETF (SPQ)

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

$10.77

Average Daily Volume

11,175

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

SPQ

Simplify US Equity PLUS QIS ETF

SPQ Description

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. entities. The advisor defines equity securities as common stock, preferred stock, and futures on common stock. Additionally, the advisor defines U.S. entities as those organized in the U.S.; having a class of securities whose principal securities market is in the U.S.; or deriving more than 50% of its total revenues or earnings from goods produced, sales made, or services provided in the U.S., or maintaining more than 50% of its employees, assets, investments, operations, or other business activity in the U.S.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.72

Average Daily Volume

1,105

Number of Holdings ^*

2

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	KOOL	SPQ
30 Days	5.00%	2.51%
60 Days	10.06%	9.86%
90 Days	2.14%	0.21%
12 Months

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in KOOL	Weight in SPQ	Overlap
	IVV	A	10.52%	29.42%	10.52%

KOOL Overweight 9 Positions Relative to SPQ

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	XLK	B	12.41%
	XLF	A	8.34%
	XLV	D	8.02%
	NVDA	B	6.27%
	AAPL	C	4.25%
	MSFT	D	4.18%
	AMZN	C	4.0%
	GOOGL	B	3.94%
	XLC	A	3.83%

KOOL Underweight 1 Positions Relative to SPQ

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	QIS	F	-32.22%

KOOL: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Consumer Electronics Internet Content & Information Semiconductors Software - Infrastructure Specialty Retail

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

SPQ: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: Asset Classes ETF Exchange Traded Fund Index Fund Quantitative Analysis