MARB vs. GERM ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) to ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM)
MARB
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
MARB Description
The investment seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and derivatives, including total return swaps. The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$19.81
Average Daily Volume
6,733
30
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 | MARB | GERM |
---|---|---|
30 Days | -1.56% | 3.00% |
60 Days | -0.82% | 3.68% |
90 Days | 0.54% | -2.06% |
12 Months | -1.14% | -0.17% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol | Grade | Weight in MARB | Weight in GERM | Overlap |
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MARB Overweight 30 Positions Relative to GERM
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
HTLF | C | 6.3% | |
HCP | B | 5.53% | |
AMED | D | 4.82% | |
EDR | A | 4.74% | |
ACI | F | 4.56% | |
AXNX | A | 4.09% | |
JNPR | C | 3.63% | |
ANSS | D | 3.46% | |
DFS | C | 3.46% | |
CTLT | B | 3.18% | |
VZIO | B | 3.02% | |
HES | D | 2.72% | |
SRCL | B | 2.59% | |
PRFT | A | 2.53% | |
CHX | F | 2.48% | |
MGRC | D | 2.42% | |
SRDX | D | 2.25% | |
PWSC | C | 2.0% | |
IBTX | D | 1.84% | |
MRO | D | 1.77% | |
CPRI | C | 1.59% | |
EQT | C | -0.07% | |
WSC | D | -0.99% | |
COP | D | -1.78% | |
SSB | C | -1.86% | |
SNPS | F | -1.96% | |
CVX | D | -3.1% | |
SLB | F | -3.68% | |
COF | C | -3.86% | |
UMBF | C | -6.56% |
MARB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
GERM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords