NSCS vs. PSCT ETF Comparison

Comparison of Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS) to PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (PSCT)

NSCS

Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF

NSCS Description

The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in exchange-traded common stocks of small-capitalization companies. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers listed on a foreign exchange that trade on such exchange contemporaneously with the shares of the fund. Up to 15% of the fund's total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.31

Average Daily Volume

140

Number of Holdings ^*

75

* 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

$48.46

Average Daily Volume

16,661

Number of Holdings ^*

63

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	NSCS	PSCT
30 Days	8.59%	2.58%
60 Days	9.56%	3.64%
90 Days	9.56%	0.75%
12 Months	36.21%	12.41%

3 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in NSCS	Weight in PSCT	Overlap
	ICHR	C	1.02%	0.67%	0.67%
	ITRI	C	1.38%	3.41%	1.38%
	TTMI	C	0.53%	1.56%	0.53%

NSCS Overweight 72 Positions Relative to PSCT

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	WTFC	A	2.5%
	EVR	B	2.27%
	PIPR	A	2.11%
	MGNI	B	1.9%
	BANR	B	1.87%
	SSB	B	1.87%
	NOG	B	1.84%
	AIT	B	1.75%
	ESE	B	1.66%
	LITE	B	1.58%
	HQY	A	1.57%
	SUM	B	1.56%
	KTOS	B	1.56%
	MMSI	A	1.55%
	GDYN	B	1.54%
	WK	B	1.5%
	CMC	B	1.49%
	FIBK	A	1.48%
	EHC	B	1.42%
	ACA	A	1.41%
	FLR	B	1.4%
	NPO	A	1.39%
	BYD	B	1.39%
	HOMB	A	1.39%
	QTWO	A	1.38%
	AVNT	C	1.38%
	AVAV	C	1.37%
	RDNT	B	1.34%
	MMS	F	1.33%
	RBRK	A	1.32%
	BKH	A	1.28%
	SHOO	F	1.28%
	TPH	D	1.27%
	SHAK	C	1.27%
	SIG	B	1.25%
	PFBC	B	1.25%
	MTDR	B	1.24%
	STAG	D	1.23%
	EGP	D	1.23%
	GKOS	B	1.17%
	PAR	A	1.16%
	ARCB	C	1.16%
	TROX	D	1.1%
	BRBR	A	1.09%
	KEX	B	1.05%
	EVRI	A	1.05%
	ZD	B	1.04%
	ONTO	F	0.95%
	PRI	B	0.9%
	LADR	B	0.9%
	CVLT	B	0.85%
	VBTX	B	0.85%
	SLAB	F	0.84%
	BOOT	C	0.83%
	SR	A	0.82%
	ESTA	D	0.77%
	SIBN	F	0.76%
	HALO	F	0.76%
	FROG	C	0.74%
	CRNX	C	0.72%
	INN	D	0.67%
	KRYS	C	0.67%
	INSM	C	0.63%
	ACHC	F	0.61%
	VTLE	C	0.61%
	OPCH	D	0.54%
	PCVX	D	0.54%
	MDGL	B	0.52%
	ATEC	C	0.5%
	TCMD	B	0.48%
	IMVT	F	0.43%
	BPMC	B	0.32%

NSCS Underweight 60 Positions Relative to PSCT

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	SPSC	D	-4.3%
	BMI	B	-4.12%
	ACIW	C	-3.75%
	MARA	B	-3.5%
	BOX	B	-3.23%
	IDCC	B	-3.04%
	PLXS	B	-2.79%
	SANM	B	-2.77%
	NSIT	F	-2.76%
	AEIS	C	-2.72%
	PI	D	-2.63%
	SITM	B	-2.46%
	DXC	B	-2.34%
	SMTC	B	-2.26%
	ENV	B	-2.08%
	BL	B	-1.97%
	FORM	D	-1.92%
	ALRM	C	-1.92%
	PRGS	A	-1.86%
	AGYS	A	-1.79%
	DV	C	-1.78%
	KLIC	B	-1.66%
	DIOD	D	-1.64%
	OSIS	A	-1.59%
	YOU	D	-1.56%
	ACLS	F	-1.55%
	DOCN	C	-1.51%
	VIAV	C	-1.43%
	PLUS	F	-1.39%
	VYX	B	-1.31%
	EXTR	C	-1.31%
	RAMP	B	-1.23%
	ROG	D	-1.15%
	CALX	D	-1.12%
	BHE	C	-1.11%
	CTS	C	-1.07%
	KN	B	-1.04%
	UCTT	D	-1.04%
	NTCT	C	-1.02%
	PLAB	C	-0.99%
	VECO	F	-0.98%
	HLIT	D	-0.91%
	ATEN	A	-0.79%
	COHU	C	-0.78%
	ARLO	C	-0.74%
	SCSC	C	-0.74%
	DGII	C	-0.74%
	MXL	C	-0.71%
	XRX	F	-0.63%
	PDFS	C	-0.61%
	CXM	C	-0.61%
	WOLF	F	-0.58%
	CNXN	C	-0.57%
	AOSL	C	-0.48%
	NABL	F	-0.47%
	SWI	C	-0.46%
	CEVA	B	-0.43%
	SEDG	F	-0.41%
	VSAT	F	-0.4%
	CRSR	C	-0.19%

NSCS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Biotechnology Banks - Regional - US Software - Application Software - Infrastructure Medical Care Medical Devices Medical Instruments & Supplies Oil & Gas E&P REIT - Industrial Scientific & Technical Instruments Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Aerospace & Defense Apparel Stores Asset Management Building Materials Business Services Capital Markets Chemicals Communication Equipment Contract Manufacturers

Keywords: Banking Bank Medicine Deposit Products Biopharmaceutical Chemical Commercial Banking Mining Natural Gas Computing Department Of Defense Eye Semiconductor Bone Cash Management Services Commercial Bank Electricity Electronic Engineering Financial Products Freight Transport

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 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 Printed Circuit Board Capital Equipment Cloud Computing Computer Network Electronics Electronics Manufacturing Services