VCLN vs. QCLN ETF Comparison

Comparison of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) to First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN)
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

$17.76

Average Daily Volume

557

Number of Holdings *

20

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

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

QCLN 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 NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index(SM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index in which larger companies receive a larger Index weighting and includes caps to prevent high concentrations among larger alternative energy stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$33.77

Average Daily Volume

113,185

Number of Holdings *

46

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VCLN QCLN
30 Days -5.32% 0.18%
60 Days -8.98% -3.80%
90 Days -4.55% -1.60%
12 Months 6.92% -6.25%
8 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VCLN Weight in QCLN Overlap
BE A 2.28% 1.68% 1.68%
CWEN C 2.56% 1.26% 1.26%
ENPH F 3.94% 4.45% 3.94%
FLNC C 1.63% 1.51% 1.51%
FSLR F 7.72% 7.28% 7.28%
MP C 1.33% 1.71% 1.33%
PLUG F 0.52% 0.96% 0.52%
RUN F 0.92% 1.35% 0.92%
VCLN Overweight 12 Positions Relative to QCLN
Symbol Grade Weight
NEE C 2.47%
DTM A 2.1%
XYL D 1.75%
GEV A 1.75%
SO C 1.71%
AGX B 1.66%
ABBV F 1.55%
AES F 1.33%
LNG A 1.06%
NVT C 0.91%
CEG C 0.89%
HUBB B 0.86%
VCLN Underweight 38 Positions Relative to QCLN
Symbol Grade Weight
TSLA B -12.33%
ON F -7.3%
AYI B -5.49%
RIVN F -5.43%
ALB B -4.8%
OLED F -3.64%
ITRI B -2.94%
LCID F -2.82%
ORA B -2.67%
AEIS B -2.35%
ENS D -2.18%
ALGM F -2.14%
POWI D -1.96%
HASI F -1.78%
VICR C -0.98%
NEP F -0.88%
SQM D -0.85%
RNW D -0.72%
AMSC C -0.68%
ASPN F -0.65%
ARRY F -0.64%
PSNY F -0.58%
WOLF F -0.54%
AMRC F -0.51%
SHLS F -0.48%
SEDG F -0.41%
AMPS C -0.36%
CLNE F -0.35%
MNTK F -0.34%
WLDN C -0.33%
LYTS B -0.33%
NOVA F -0.28%
EOSE D -0.27%
CHPT F -0.26%
LNZA F -0.13%
BLNK F -0.09%
WBX F -0.08%
TPIC F -0.06%
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