PYZ vs. FXZ ETF Comparison
Comparison of PowerShares Dynamic Basic Materials (PYZ) to First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ)
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
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FXZ
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund
FXZ Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the StrataQuant(R) Materials Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by NYSE Euronext to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000(R) Index in the materials and processing sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology. It is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$66.64
Average Daily Volume
37,542
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Performance
| Period | PYZ | FXZ |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 4.38% | 1.91% |
| 60 Days | 8.75% | 4.38% |
| 90 Days | 8.70% | 3.50% |
| 12 Months | 25.89% | 9.86% |
22 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in PYZ | Weight in FXZ | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | B | 2.8% | 0.78% | 0.78% | |
| APD | C | 3.34% | 2.78% | 2.78% | |
| AVY | C | 3.9% | 2.44% | 2.44% | |
| CF | A | 2.54% | 4.26% | 2.54% | |
| ECL | B | 1.84% | 2.59% | 1.84% | |
| EMN | C | 2.81% | 4.2% | 2.81% | |
| ESI | B | 1.63% | 0.81% | 0.81% | |
| FCX | B | 3.05% | 1.89% | 1.89% | |
| IFF | C | 1.87% | 0.89% | 0.89% | |
| IP | C | 1.84% | 2.08% | 1.84% | |
| LIN | B | 3.82% | 2.0% | 2.0% | |
| LYB | D | 1.8% | 3.69% | 1.8% | |
| NEM | C | 2.28% | 1.03% | 1.03% | |
| NEU | F | 1.33% | 3.94% | 1.33% | |
| NUE | D | 2.57% | 4.37% | 2.57% | |
| OLN | D | 1.46% | 3.74% | 1.46% | |
| RGLD | C | 1.73% | 2.71% | 1.73% | |
| RS | D | 3.97% | 4.66% | 3.97% | |
| SMG | A | 1.87% | 1.07% | 1.07% | |
| STLD | B | 4.2% | 4.48% | 4.2% | |
| VVV | D | 1.62% | 2.34% | 1.62% | |
| WLK | C | 1.99% | 1.91% | 1.91% |
PYZ Overweight 25 Positions Relative to FXZ
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPX | A | 4.49% | |
| CRS | C | 3.56% | |
| ATI | B | 2.77% | |
| CDE | C | 2.64% | |
| SLVM | C | 2.55% | |
| RPM | A | 2.39% | |
| HL | C | 2.14% | |
| CBT | B | 2.06% | |
| PCT | C | 2.0% | |
| CTVA | A | 1.92% | |
| CENX | B | 1.87% | |
| SUM | D | 1.8% | |
| HWKN | A | 1.62% | |
| DOW | B | 1.6% | |
| AVNT | C | 1.5% | |
| UEC | B | 1.48% | |
| CMC | D | 1.45% | |
| 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% |
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