MDST vs. MGNR ETF Comparison
Comparison of Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) to American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF (MGNR)
MDST
Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF
MDST Description
MDST invests North American midstream investments while employing a covered call strategy. The actively managed fund targets investment grade, midstream securities from the US and Canada that include companies engaged in the energy infrastructure industry and ancillary businesses. The fund may directly invest up to 25% in US MLPs that are publicly traded and treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. The fund employs a bottom-up, research-driven selection process with emphasis on opportunities and growth prospects. In addition, the advisor maintains proprietary business valuation models and analyzes various fundamental and technical factors. To enhance income, the fund writes call options on securities held within the portfolio. It may also use standardized exchange-traded and FLEX options. The fund expects returns from the distribution yield, covered call premiums, cash distribution growth, and potential price appreciation. Single securities are capped at 15%.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$27.62
Average Daily Volume
14,982
18
MGNR
American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF
MGNR Description
MGNR offers exposure to companies involved in various aspects of natural resources, including ownership, production, refining, processing, transportation, distribution, mining, exploration, storage, and related activities. In addition, it broadly defines natural resources, encompassing metals, agricultural products, timber, water, and energy from both fossil fuel and renewable sources, as well as chemicals. With a concentrated portfolio ranging from 30 to 60 global stocks, the fund primarily targets large and mid-cap stocks. The fund prioritizes firms with a track record of historical growth performance by combining top-down and bottom-up analyses, a commodities viewpoint with sub-sector selection, and bottom-up stock picking. Both growth and value investment styles are also incorporated. Holdings are divested based on changing market conditions, company performance, and valuation, aiming to optimize gains and minimize losses. The fund may invest in foreign currencies directly.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$31.56
Average Daily Volume
14,892
23
Performance
Period | MDST | MGNR |
---|---|---|
30 Days | 5.82% | 2.16% |
60 Days | 8.86% | 5.48% |
90 Days | 10.01% | 9.04% |
12 Months |
MDST Underweight 21 Positions Relative to MGNR
MDST: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
MGNR: Top Represented Industries & Keywords