MARB vs. PSCT ETF Comparison
Comparison of First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (PSCT)
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
$19.84
Average Daily Volume
6,659
Number of Holdings
*
30
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
PSCT
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio
PSCT Description
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (Fund) is based on the S&P SmallCap 600® Capped Information Technology Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to measure the overall performance of common stocks of US information technology companies. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing information technology-related products and services, including computer hardware and software, Internet, electronics and semiconductors and communication technologies. The Index is a subset of the S&P SmallCap 600® Index, which is a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index reflecting the US small-cap market. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$46.90
Average Daily Volume
19,030
Number of Holdings
*
65
* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
| Period | MARB | PSCT |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | -1.38% | -2.21% |
| 60 Days | -0.64% | 4.83% |
| 90 Days | 0.72% | -0.36% |
| 12 Months | -0.66% | 9.30% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in MARB | Weight in PSCT | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRFT | A | 2.53% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
MARB Overweight 29 Positions Relative to PSCT
| 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 | B | 3.63% | |
| ANSS | D | 3.46% | |
| DFS | C | 3.46% | |
| CTLT | A | 3.18% | |
| VZIO | A | 3.02% | |
| HES | D | 2.72% | |
| SRCL | B | 2.59% | |
| CHX | D | 2.48% | |
| MGRC | D | 2.42% | |
| SRDX | D | 2.25% | |
| PWSC | C | 2.0% | |
| IBTX | D | 1.84% | |
| MRO | D | 1.77% | |
| CPRI | B | 1.59% | |
| EQT | B | -0.07% | |
| WSC | D | -0.99% | |
| COP | D | -1.78% | |
| SSB | C | -1.86% | |
| SNPS | F | -1.96% | |
| CVX | B | -3.1% | |
| SLB | D | -3.68% | |
| COF | C | -3.86% | |
| UMBF | C | -6.56% |
MARB Underweight 64 Positions Relative to PSCT
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPSC | D | -4.65% | |
| BMI | A | -4.13% | |
| NSIT | B | -3.8% | |
| ACIW | B | -3.38% | |
| ITRI | C | -3.09% | |
| MARA | F | -3.04% | |
| PI | B | -3.04% | |
| BOX | C | -3.03% | |
| AEIS | F | -2.44% | |
| DXC | D | -2.43% | |
| SANM | D | -2.41% | |
| PLXS | B | -2.28% | |
| IDCC | A | -2.25% | |
| SMTC | C | -2.22% | |
| FORM | F | -2.18% | |
| ACLS | F | -2.15% | |
| ENV | C | -2.02% | |
| SITM | B | -1.96% | |
| YOU | C | -1.94% | |
| ALRM | F | -1.77% | |
| DIOD | F | -1.76% | |
| BL | D | -1.7% | |
| PLUS | C | -1.68% | |
| DOCN | C | -1.67% | |
| DV | F | -1.57% | |
| PRGS | B | -1.56% | |
| AGYS | D | -1.54% | |
| OSIS | B | -1.48% | |
| KLIC | D | -1.46% | |
| CALX | C | -1.46% | |
| EXTR | C | -1.25% | |
| VIAV | B | -1.21% | |
| TTMI | D | -1.19% | |
| VECO | F | -1.16% | |
| ROG | D | -1.12% | |
| RAMP | F | -1.1% | |
| HLIT | C | -1.06% | |
| BHE | C | -1.02% | |
| UCTT | D | -0.99% | |
| KN | C | -0.98% | |
| NTCT | B | -0.97% | |
| PLAB | D | -0.96% | |
| CTS | B | -0.93% | |
| SEDG | F | -0.76% | |
| ARLO | F | -0.76% | |
| XRX | D | -0.75% | |
| COHU | F | -0.74% | |
| MXL | F | -0.7% | |
| VSAT | F | -0.69% | |
| SCSC | D | -0.69% | |
| WOLF | F | -0.66% | |
| SGH | D | -0.66% | |
| ATEN | B | -0.65% | |
| DGII | B | -0.63% | |
| PDFS | F | -0.6% | |
| ICHR | D | -0.59% | |
| CNXN | C | -0.59% | |
| NABL | F | -0.58% | |
| CXM | F | -0.58% | |
| AOSL | D | -0.53% | |
| SWI | C | -0.45% | |
| CEVA | B | -0.35% | |
| CRSR | D | -0.19% | |
| FN | B | -0.0% |
MARB: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Banks - Regional - US
Oil & Gas E&P
Software - Application
Credit Services
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Rental & Leasing Services
Apparel Manufacturing
Communication Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Diagnostics & Research
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Entertainment
Grocery Stores
Information Technology Services
Medical Care
Medical Devices
Oil & Gas Integrated
Software - Infrastructure
Waste Management
PSCT: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Industries:
Software - Application
Semiconductors
Communication Equipment
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Electronic Components
Information Technology Services
Software - Infrastructure
Contract Manufacturers
Computer Distribution
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Business Services
Capital Markets
Computer Hardware
Consumer Electronics
Semiconductor Memory
Solar
Telecom Services
Keywords:
Computing
Semiconductor
Integrated Circuits
Telecommunications
Electromagnetism
Electronic Engineering
Aerospace
Electrical Engineering
Semiconductor Device Fabrication
Consumer Electronics
Systems Integrator
Communications Infrastructure
Electronics Manufacturing
Information And Communications Technology
Information Technology Management
Manufacturing Process
Printed Circuit Board
Supply Chain Management
Backplane
Capital Equipment
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