VCLN vs. PUI ETF Comparison

Comparison of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) to PowerShares Dynamic Utilities (PUI)
VCLN

Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF

VCLN Description

The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of clean energy companies. The sub-adviser defines clean energy companies as those that derive at least 50% of their value from one or more of the following clean energy businesses: (a) the production of clean energy; (b) the provision of clean energy technology and equipment; or (c) the transmission and distribution of clean energy. It is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$19.47

Average Daily Volume

540

Number of Holdings *

22

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

PowerShares Dynamic Utilities

PUI Description The PowerShares Dynamic Utilities Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Utilities 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 utilities companies. These companies are principally engaged in providing either energy, water, natural gas or telecommunications services. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$40.59

Average Daily Volume

12,947

Number of Holdings *

34

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VCLN PUI
30 Days 2.77% 6.62%
60 Days 7.56% 10.23%
90 Days 9.62% 17.15%
12 Months 23.70% 43.50%
4 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VCLN Weight in PUI Overlap
AES B 2.22% 2.23% 2.22%
CEG B 0.88% 3.9% 0.88%
ED A 6.07% 2.54% 2.54%
SO A 1.06% 3.93% 1.06%
VCLN Overweight 18 Positions Relative to PUI
Symbol Grade Weight
FSLR C 9.07%
ENPH D 7.76%
NEE A 3.37%
CWEN C 2.44%
RUN D 2.39%
AGX A 1.8%
FLNC C 1.75%
BE F 1.55%
DTM A 1.43%
ABBV A 1.42%
LNG A 1.36%
TEL D 1.35%
GEV B 1.17%
MP B 1.05%
XYL C 0.97%
SEDG F 0.58%
ARRY F 0.57%
PLUG D 0.47%
VCLN Underweight 30 Positions Relative to PUI
Symbol Grade Weight
VST A -3.96%
OKE B -3.76%
NRG A -3.5%
DUK A -3.48%
ATO A -3.45%
NI A -3.42%
DTE A -3.36%
WEC A -3.23%
PCG B -3.22%
SRE A -3.2%
XEL A -3.11%
AWK B -3.1%
FYBR C -3.1%
T A -3.07%
CMS A -2.98%
LNT A -2.88%
EVRG C -2.77%
PNW A -2.75%
PEG A -2.73%
EIX A -2.66%
ES C -2.63%
AEP C -2.62%
FE B -2.61%
NJR C -2.39%
IDA C -2.39%
NFG A -2.34%
MDU C -2.29%
CNP B -2.19%
EQT B -2.02%
OTTR F -1.87%
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