PBE vs. CWS ETF Comparison

Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome (PBE) to AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS)
PBE

PowerShares Dynamic Biotech & Genome

PBE Description

The PowerShares Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Biotech & Genome IntellidexSM Index (Intellidex Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Intellidex Index is designed to provide capital appreciation by thoroughly evaluating companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. The Underlying Intellidex Index is comprised of common stocks of 30 US biotechnology and genome companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing and distribution of various biotechnological products, services and processes and companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances biotechnology and genetic engineering and reseach. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$69.14

Average Daily Volume

6,628

Number of Holdings *

30

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
CWS

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF

CWS Description The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation. CWS aims to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a focused group of U.S. exchange-listed equity securities that the portfolio manager believes have favorable fundamental attributes.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$68.18

Average Daily Volume

10,345

Number of Holdings *

25

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period PBE CWS
30 Days -0.97% -0.53%
60 Days -3.80% 0.90%
90 Days 0.98% 4.58%
12 Months 26.96% 34.60%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in PBE Weight in CWS Overlap
PBE Overweight 30 Positions Relative to CWS
Symbol Grade Weight
ILMN A 5.78%
ALNY C 5.57%
UTHR A 5.35%
AMGN C 5.1%
BIIB F 4.77%
REGN F 4.15%
BMRN F 4.1%
NBIX C 4.0%
XNCR A 3.55%
MNKD A 3.48%
EXEL A 3.18%
PTGX B 3.18%
CPRX A 3.01%
VCYT A 2.93%
TGTX A 2.89%
INCY A 2.87%
NTRA B 2.85%
BCRX A 2.83%
TECH B 2.82%
COLL F 2.74%
RGEN D 2.72%
QGEN D 2.64%
BPMC C 2.62%
ACAD F 2.62%
NVAX F 2.59%
OPK C 2.56%
MYGN F 2.34%
HALO B 2.32%
VCEL D 2.28%
CDNA D 2.1%
PBE Underweight 25 Positions Relative to CWS
Symbol Grade Weight
FICO B -5.86%
FI A -5.23%
MLR A -5.04%
HEI D -4.88%
AFL D -4.76%
APH B -4.7%
ICE C -4.43%
SYK A -4.15%
MCO D -4.11%
COR A -3.95%
SAIC A -3.94%
OTIS B -3.92%
ROL D -3.9%
SLGN A -3.81%
AWK D -3.72%
TMO D -3.71%
ABT A -3.67%
BR C -3.65%
HSY F -3.39%
FDS B -3.37%
INTU D -3.31%
AGM D -3.29%
MGRC A -3.04%
CE F -2.84%
PII F -2.52%
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