MVFG vs. TBFC ETF Comparison

Comparison of Monarch Volume Factor Global Unconstrained Index ETF (MVFG) to The Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC)

MVFG

Monarch Volume Factor Global Unconstrained Index ETF

MVFG Description

MVFG is a fund of fund, emphasizing equity ETFs with strong cash flow and adjusting towards treasury ETFs during cash flow challenges. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of its target index, composed of up to 25 equally weighted equity ETFs selected for financial health, alongside treasury ETFs as necessary. Screening US-listed equity ETFs with global exposure, including emerging markets, the fund adheres to specific criteria like no leverage, non-inverse fund structure, assets over $50 million, and a trading history of at least two years. Following the proprietary Volume Factor methodology, it identifies sectors with positive cash flow dynamics. MVFG's adaptable strategy involves adjusting sector allocations in response to financial trends, ensuring a proportional representation of index securities. During market downturns, the fund may increase exposure to treasury ETFs while rebalancing sector weightings to navigate evolving market conditions. MVFG focuses on global market intricacies and aims for diversified positive cash flow strategies.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.19

Average Daily Volume

6,259

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

TBFC

The Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF

TBFC Description

TBFC is designed to deliver multi-asset exposure while seeking long-term capital appreciation with capital preservation. It holds funds that represent the broad equity and bond markets as selected based on a set of risk-management techniques of two independent proprietary strategies. The Systematic Market Beta Strategy (SMB) and the Classic Asset Allocation Revisited Strategy (CAAR) are rules-based, tactical asset allocation investment strategies used to systematically rebalance the funds holdings. The former aims to reduce risk and enhance performance based on market risk assessments, while the latter seeks tactical adaptation to changing market conditions using mean-variance optimization. The fund employs a conservative model of CAAR with a 20% equity floor target and a 40% equity cap. Both strategies are re-evaluated and rebalanced monthly. TBGC launched alongside its sister fund, TBFG, which seeks a growth-focused portfolio.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.75

Average Daily Volume

1,062

Number of Holdings ^*

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	MVFG	TBFC
30 Days	-1.83%	-1.13%
60 Days	0.00%	0.28%
90 Days	0.97%	4.09%
12 Months

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in MVFG	Weight in TBFC	Overlap
	IWP	A	4.63%	2.27%	2.27%
	XLRE	C	4.57%	1.42%	1.42%

MVFG Overweight 8 Positions Relative to TBFC

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	XSMO	B	4.92%
	SPHD	B	4.51%
	SCHH	C	4.26%
	CIBR	B	4.25%
	ESGV	A	4.25%
	GUNR	D	3.82%
	ASHR	C	3.45%
	KWEB	D	3.26%

MVFG Underweight 7 Positions Relative to TBFC

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	RSP	B	-10.43%
	VCIT	C	-5.58%
	SHV	A	-4.33%
	EMXC	D	-3.04%
	MGK	A	-1.56%
	BCI	C	-1.23%
	PDBC	D	-0.25%

MVFG: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Stock Market Index Index Fund Real Estate Investment Trust Csi Invesco Powershares Midcap Csi 300 Index Cybersecurity Dividend Dividend Yield Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Exchange Traded Funds Fundamentally Based Indexes Internet Index Invesco Investment Management Investment Trust Msci Kld 400 Social Index

TBFC: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries:

Keywords: ETF Exchange Traded Fund Stock Market Index Bloomberg Barclays Us Aggregate Bond Index Bond Capitalization Weighted Index Commodity Markets Bear Market ETF Bloomberg Commodity Index Bond Fund Bond Market Bond Market Indices Commodity Commodity Price Index Commodity Price Indices Commodity Trading Advisor Corporate Bond Economic Geography Emerging Market Exchange Traded Funds