PSL vs. CWS ETF Comparison
Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples (PSL) to AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS)
PSL
PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples
PSL Description
The PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Consumer Staples Sector 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 thoroughly evaluates 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 60 US consumer staples companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the businesses of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, textiles, food and beverage, and non-discretionary retail. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$108.96
Average Daily Volume
2,469
42
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
$70.77
Average Daily Volume
13,976
25
Performance
| Period | PSL | CWS |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 7.09% | 2.85% |
| 60 Days | 6.83% | 3.29% |
| 90 Days | 8.49% | 5.36% |
| 12 Months | 29.47% | 29.09% |
1 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in PSL | Weight in CWS | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSY | F | 1.8% | 3.28% | 1.8% |
PSL Overweight 41 Positions Relative to CWS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFM | A | 4.04% | |
| CHD | B | 3.56% | |
| MO | A | 3.56% | |
| CASY | A | 3.32% | |
| SCI | B | 3.27% | |
| COST | B | 3.23% | |
| FRPT | B | 3.19% | |
| MNST | C | 3.14% | |
| PG | A | 2.98% | |
| KR | B | 2.97% | |
| USFD | A | 2.92% | |
| BRBR | A | 2.84% | |
| ATGE | B | 2.79% | |
| HRB | D | 2.74% | |
| LRN | A | 2.68% | |
| PM | B | 2.68% | |
| KDP | D | 2.63% | |
| CALM | A | 2.61% | |
| BJ | A | 2.59% | |
| PEP | F | 2.34% | |
| COKE | C | 2.34% | |
| PFGC | B | 2.13% | |
| TAP | C | 2.08% | |
| LAUR | A | 2.07% | |
| INGR | B | 2.0% | |
| UNFI | A | 1.98% | |
| SYY | B | 1.97% | |
| SPB | C | 1.96% | |
| MDLZ | F | 1.95% | |
| LOPE | B | 1.83% | |
| PRDO | B | 1.78% | |
| STZ | D | 1.76% | |
| POST | C | 1.76% | |
| WDFC | B | 1.69% | |
| VITL | D | 1.68% | |
| IPAR | B | 1.61% | |
| BFAM | D | 1.61% | |
| STRA | C | 1.49% | |
| CHEF | A | 1.48% | |
| HAIN | C | 1.41% | |
| KLG | C | 1.35% |
PSL Underweight 24 Positions Relative to CWS
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FICO | B | -6.68% | |
| FI | A | -5.35% | |
| MLR | B | -5.32% | |
| HEI | B | -5.2% | |
| APH | A | -4.89% | |
| AFL | B | -4.57% | |
| SYK | C | -4.3% | |
| MCO | B | -4.15% | |
| ICE | C | -4.12% | |
| COR | B | -4.02% | |
| SLGN | A | -3.96% | |
| ROL | B | -3.86% | |
| INTU | C | -3.78% | |
| BR | A | -3.77% | |
| OTIS | C | -3.73% | |
| AGM | C | -3.63% | |
| FDS | B | -3.54% | |
| ABT | B | -3.54% | |
| AWK | D | -3.39% | |
| SAIC | F | -3.38% | |
| MGRC | B | -3.38% | |
| TMO | F | -3.36% | |
| PII | D | -2.38% | |
| CE | F | -1.6% |
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CWS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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