VIRS vs. PJP ETF Comparison

Comparison of Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) to PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals (PJP)
VIRS

Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF

VIRS Description

An exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index to invest in U.S. listed companies whose products or services help to protect against, endure or recover from biological threats to human health. The index aims to: Research of current and future pandemics. Combat agents of biological warfare. Detect the presence of biological threats. Secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security. Aid in stockpiling of products needed in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Improve food and water safety and purity. Enable technology to benefit work and stay at home mandates.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$40.03

Average Daily Volume

368

Number of Holdings *

10

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

PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals

PJP Description The PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dynamic Pharmaceutical 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 is designed to provide capital appreciation by thoroughly evaluating 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 30 US pharmaceuticals companies. These are companies that are principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale or distribution of pharmaceuticals and drugs of all types. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$86.45

Average Daily Volume

8,301

Number of Holdings *

25

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VIRS PJP
30 Days 2.25% -0.09%
60 Days 7.96% -3.01%
90 Days 7.86% 1.35%
12 Months 34.42% 24.63%
3 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VIRS Weight in PJP Overlap
ABT A 5.0% 5.66% 5.0%
JNJ D 5.21% 5.51% 5.21%
REGN F 4.52% 4.29% 4.29%
VIRS Overweight 7 Positions Relative to PJP
Symbol Grade Weight
WMT A 5.27%
TMO D 4.92%
SNY D 4.89%
LOW B 4.89%
HD B 4.86%
DHR D 4.83%
NFLX A 4.8%
VIRS Underweight 22 Positions Relative to PJP
Symbol Grade Weight
ABBV A -5.75%
PFE D -5.53%
AMGN C -5.4%
MRK F -5.03%
LLY F -4.96%
CORT B -4.47%
PCRX C -3.85%
GILD A -3.78%
BMY A -3.61%
AMPH A -3.46%
UTHR A -3.42%
LGND A -3.41%
INVA C -3.4%
VTRS B -3.36%
AMRX B -3.34%
PBH A -3.34%
SUPN B -3.3%
JAZZ D -3.25%
ANIP F -3.05%
GERN C -2.94%
BIIB F -2.94%
PRGO D -2.87%
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