PYZ vs. FTDS ETF Comparison

Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials (PYZ) to First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)
PYZ

PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials

PYZ Description

The PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials Sector Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Basic Materials 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 stocks of 60 US basic materials companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the business of producing raw materials, including paper or wood products, chemicals, construction materials, and mining and metals. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$95.15

Average Daily Volume

2,434

Number of Holdings *

47

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

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF

FTDS Description The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment companies (?REITs?) that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends. The term ?well-capitalized? reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$51.83

Average Daily Volume

880

Number of Holdings *

49

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period PYZ FTDS
30 Days 4.38% -0.65%
60 Days 8.75% 5.33%
90 Days 8.70% 7.29%
12 Months 25.89% 29.37%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in PYZ Weight in FTDS Overlap
CF A 2.54% 2.27% 2.27%
EMN C 2.81% 2.21% 2.21%
RPM A 2.39% 2.1% 2.1%
PYZ Overweight 44 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
LPX A 4.49%
STLD B 4.2%
RS D 3.97%
AVY C 3.9%
LIN B 3.82%
CRS C 3.56%
APD C 3.34%
FCX B 3.05%
AA B 2.8%
ATI B 2.77%
CDE C 2.64%
NUE D 2.57%
SLVM C 2.55%
NEM C 2.28%
HL C 2.14%
CBT B 2.06%
PCT C 2.0%
WLK C 1.99%
CTVA A 1.92%
IFF C 1.87%
CENX B 1.87%
SMG A 1.87%
IP C 1.84%
ECL B 1.84%
LYB D 1.8%
SUM D 1.8%
RGLD C 1.73%
ESI B 1.63%
HWKN A 1.62%
VVV D 1.62%
DOW B 1.6%
AVNT C 1.5%
UEC B 1.48%
OLN D 1.46%
CMC D 1.45%
NEU F 1.33%
FUL F 1.18%
IOSP F 0.99%
MTX B 0.99%
MTRN F 0.94%
SXC F 0.91%
WOR F 0.86%
KALU D 0.86%
CLW F 0.67%
PYZ Underweight 46 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
LMT A -2.37%
NKE D -2.36%
EBAY A -2.33%
AFL A -2.3%
TRV C -2.26%
G A -2.26%
HIG A -2.24%
SF A -2.17%
CINF A -2.17%
ORI B -2.15%
RLI A -2.13%
CMI B -2.12%
UNM A -2.09%
GD A -2.04%
SNA A -2.04%
SYY B -2.03%
DGX B -2.03%
TGT C -2.02%
IPG C -2.02%
CTSH B -1.98%
GRMN D -1.98%
UNP D -1.97%
DKS D -1.97%
EQH C -1.96%
EWBC D -1.95%
GPC D -1.95%
PPG D -1.94%
BPOP D -1.93%
EG B -1.93%
HII F -1.9%
CFR D -1.9%
EOG B -1.88%
TEL D -1.88%
HON C -1.87%
ROK D -1.86%
CBSH D -1.84%
PSX D -1.82%
DINO F -1.81%
ZION D -1.81%
COP D -1.8%
PCAR D -1.77%
ADM D -1.76%
CTRA D -1.69%
BG F -1.65%
LW D -1.63%
DVN F -1.62%
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