VCLN vs. XLU ETF Comparison

Comparison of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) to SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities (XLU)
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
XLU

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities

XLU Description The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of publicly traded equity securities of companies in The Utilities Select Sector Index. In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies from the following industries: electric utilities; multi-utilities; independent power producers & energy traders; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$81.72

Average Daily Volume

10,552,224

Number of Holdings *

31

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VCLN XLU
30 Days 2.77% 7.51%
60 Days 7.56% 10.51%
90 Days 9.62% 19.86%
12 Months 23.70% 48.05%
5 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VCLN Weight in XLU Overlap
AES B 2.22% 1.15% 1.15%
CEG B 0.88% 6.59% 0.88%
ED A 6.07% 2.92% 2.92%
NEE A 3.37% 14.06% 3.37%
SO A 1.06% 7.98% 1.06%
VCLN Overweight 17 Positions Relative to XLU
Symbol Grade Weight
FSLR C 9.07%
ENPH D 7.76%
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 26 Positions Relative to XLU
Symbol Grade Weight
DUK A -7.29%
AEP C -4.4%
SRE A -4.26%
D A -3.93%
PEG A -3.57%
PCG B -3.46%
EXC A -3.27%
VST A -3.22%
XEL A -2.93%
EIX A -2.73%
WEC A -2.45%
AWK B -2.29%
ETR A -2.27%
DTE A -2.13%
PPL A -1.97%
ES C -1.93%
AEE A -1.88%
FE B -1.83%
ATO A -1.74%
CMS A -1.71%
CNP B -1.55%
NRG A -1.53%
NI A -1.26%
LNT A -1.26%
EVRG C -1.16%
PNW A -0.82%
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