TBFC vs. KOOL ETF Comparison

Comparison of The Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) to North Shore Equity Rotation ETF (KOOL)

TBFC

The Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF

TBFC Description

TBFC is designed to deliver multi-asset exposure while seeking long-term capital appreciation with capital preservation. It holds funds that represent the broad equity and bond markets as selected based on a set of risk-management techniques of two independent proprietary strategies. The Systematic Market Beta Strategy (SMB) and the Classic Asset Allocation Revisited Strategy (CAAR) are rules-based, tactical asset allocation investment strategies used to systematically rebalance the funds holdings. The former aims to reduce risk and enhance performance based on market risk assessments, while the latter seeks tactical adaptation to changing market conditions using mean-variance optimization. The fund employs a conservative model of CAAR with a 20% equity floor target and a 40% equity cap. Both strategies are re-evaluated and rebalanced monthly. TBGC launched alongside its sister fund, TBFG, which seeks a growth-focused portfolio.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.82

Average Daily Volume

1,062

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

KOOL

North Shore Equity Rotation ETF

KOOL Description

KOOL aims to outperform the S&P 500 by dynamically allocating a global equity portfolio. The strategy aims to favor sectors historically known for strong performance across the business cycle phases: recession, recovery, expansion, and slowdown. It involves economic indicators and market trends, including current and forward-looking metrics to pinpoint these stages. This approach is reviewed monthly to ensure the portfolio remains aligned with changing economic conditions and market dynamics. Portfolio selection blends fundamental and technical analysis, along with top-down macroeconomic insights and industry trends such as GDP, employment, consumer spending, and inflation. To add, it also utilizes both buy- and sell-side research to finalize the composition. Up to 20% of the assets may comprise fixed-income securities and option contracts to generate income and manage risks. Moreover, it boosts income through securities lending and transaction fee collection. Investments may include ETFs.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$11.22

Average Daily Volume

6,954

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	TBFC	KOOL
30 Days	-1.13%	1.57%
60 Days	0.28%	5.03%
90 Days	4.09%	5.10%
12 Months

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in TBFC	Weight in KOOL	Overlap
	XLRE	C	1.43%	1.76%	1.43%

TBFC Overweight 8 Positions Relative to KOOL

Symbol	Grade	Weight
RSP	A	10.34%
VCIT	D	5.6%
SHV	A	4.38%
EMXC	D	3.02%
IWP	A	2.23%
MGK	B	1.54%
BCI	C	1.24%
PDBC	C	0.25%

TBFC Underweight 17 Positions Relative to KOOL

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NVDA	B	-4.74%
AMZN	C	-4.35%
AAPL	C	-4.26%
MSFT	D	-3.98%
GOOGL	C	-3.98%
SRE	A	-3.89%
AMGN	F	-2.89%
MYRG	B	-2.21%
XLC	A	-2.2%
CAG	F	-1.98%
MTH	D	-1.89%
TPG	A	-1.63%
PINS	F	-1.54%
BRK.A	B	-1.06%
VMC	B	-1.02%
META	D	-0.31%
PWR	A	-0.25%

TBFC: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

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