Category Average Return | 2.4% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
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Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | ENFR | 0.2% | 8.7% | 5.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. Next, the research team invests in securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is a composite of North American energy infrastructure companies engaged in midstream activities involving energy commodities including gathering and processing, liquefaction, pipeline transportation, rail terminaling, and storage. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest no more than 25% of its net assets in the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships, which include MLPs. |
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Alerian MLP ETF | AMLP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Underlying Index. Next, the research team invests at least 90% of the fund’s net assets in securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is comprised of energy infrastructure MLPs that earn a majority of their cash flow from the transportation, storage and processing of energy commodities. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | SBIO | 0% | 17.2% | 6.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management or indexing approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. Next, the research team invests in securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is comprised of biotechnology companies that have one or more drugs in either Phase II or Phase III of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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American Customer Satisfaction ETF | ACSI | 3.9% | 2.5% | 10.6% | |
The fund seeks to track the performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management approach designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index utilizes an objective, rules-based methodology to measure the performance of U.S.-listed companies whose customers have been surveyed and who have been assigned a customer satisfaction score as part of the Customer Satisfaction Data (collectively, ACSI Companies). Also, the fund seeks to replicate the composition of the Index. Next, the research team invests in investments that are tied economically to the United States. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling strategy, which means that the fund will hold a portfolio of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in exchange-traded funds. To the extent the Index concentrates in the securities of a particular industry or group of related industries, the fund will concentrate its investments to approximately the same extent as the Index. |
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Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | BATT | 1% | 5.1% | 14.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Index. The Index seeks to provide exposure to global companies deriving material revenue associated with the development, production and use of lithium battery technology. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund employs a sampling methodology where it may not be possible or practicable to buy all of the underlying securities. The fund estimates that certain of the companies that comprise the Index are located in emerging markets. The fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its net assets in securities of issuers in any industry or group of industries, except that the fund will concentrate its assets in the metals and mining industry. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified. |
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Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETNs | ATMP | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | |
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Barclays Women in Leadership ETN | WIL | 0% | 15.2% | 47.8% | |
The fund seeks to support the move towards gender equality in management positions in major companies, by investing in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the fund tracks the Barclays Women in Leadership Total Return Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to US companies with gender-diverse executive leadership and governance. Additionally, to be included in the Index, a company must, among other things, have a female CEO and/or at least 25% female members on the board of directors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The manager believes companies with more gender-diverse leadership may exhibit superior corporate performance. |
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BMO Elkhorn DWA MLP Select Index ETN | BMLP | 0% | 13.4% | 3% | |
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Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLC | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from industries, such as diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLY | 5.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Consumer Discretionary companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from industries, such as retail, hotels, restaurants and leisure; textiles, apparel and luxury goods; household durables; automobiles; auto components; distributors; leisure products; and diversified consumer services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLP | 0% | 11.6% | 14.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The team favors companies from the food and staples retailing, beverage, food product, tobacco, household product and personal product industries in the U.S. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Credit Suisse S&P MLP ETN | MLPO | 3.7% | 3.5% | 21.1% | |
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Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares | ZMLP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLE | 2.3% | 32.2% | 43.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Energy companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from industries, such as oil, gas and consumable fuels; and energy equipment and services. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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ETF Industry Exposure & Financial Services ETF | TETF | -2.8% | 4.6% | 8.3% | |
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Etho Climate Leadership US ETF | ETHO | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in U.S. companies that are leaders in their industry with respect to their carbon impact. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial organizations. In addition, the fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of related industries to approximately the same extent that the Index is concentrated. |
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ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B | AMUB | 3.8% | 18.7% | 42% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. Also, the fund is an Exchange Traded Note linked to the performance of the benchmark index, and may pay a variable quarterly coupon linked to the cash distributions, if any, on the Master Limited Partnerships in the Alerian MLP Index, less investor fees. The Index measures the composite performance of energy MLPs. The Securities are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by UBS with a return linked to the performance of the Alerian MLP Index (the Index), reduced by the Accrued Tracking Fee. The Securities may pay a quarterly coupon during their term. |
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ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B | MLPB | 0% | 3% | 17.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. Also, the fund may pay a variable quarterly coupon linked to the cash distributions paid on the Master Limited Partnerships in the index, less investor fees. The Index measures the performance of energy infrastructure MLPs. The Securities are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by UBS with a return linked to the performance of the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (the Index). The Securities may pay a quarterly coupon during their term. |
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ETRACS MVIS Business Development Companies Index ETN | BDCZ | 1.3% | 12% | 24.4% | |
The fund is designed to track an investment in the Index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The Index is intended to measure the performance of the largest and most liquid companies which are treated as business development companies and are incorporated in the United States. Also, the fund may pay a variable quarterly coupon linked to the cash distributions associated with the underlying BDC constituents, less investor fees. The Securities are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by UBS with a return linked to the performance of the MVIS US Business Development Companies Index. |
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ETRACS NYSE Pickens Core Midstream Index ETN | PYPE | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund is designed to track an investment in the Index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The Index measures the performance of the common stocks of corporations and units of MLPs which are intended to represent U.S. midstream energy fundamentals, agnostic of entity structure. Also, the fund may pay a variable quarterly coupon linked to the cash distributions associated with the underlying U.S. midstream energy index constituents. The Securities are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by UBS with a return linked to the performance of the NYSE Pickens Core Midstream Index (the Index). The Securities may pay a quarterly coupon during their term. |
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Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF | FCOM | 9.4% | 35.7% | 9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the fund’s underlying index. The fund’s underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Communication Services 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the communication services sector in the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also includes assessing a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | FDIS | 0% | -26.1% | 7.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the consumer discretionary sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | FSTA | -1.8% | 13.5% | 4.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the consumer staples sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | FENY | 0% | 4.7% | -0.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the fund’s underlying index. The fund’s underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Energy 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the energy sector in the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also includes assessing a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | FNCL | 0% | 5.9% | 9.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the financial sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF | FHLC | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the health care sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF | FIDU | 0% | 5.4% | 25.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the industrial sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | FTEC | 0% | -2.1% | 5.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the fund’s underlying index. The fund’s underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Information Technology 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the information technology sector in the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | FMAT | 0% | 13.6% | 28.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the materials sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | FREL | 3% | 0.6% | -6.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index represents the performance of the real estate sector in the U.S. equity market. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the index. Also, the team utilizes evaluates companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. |
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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLF | 0.9% | -4.8% | 15.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Financial companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard, including securities of companies from industries, such as diversified financial services; insurance; banks; capital markets; mortgage real estate investment trusts; consumer finance; and thrifts and mortgage finance. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund | FXD | 0% | 18.3% | 3.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the consumer discretionary sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund | FXG | 1.8% | 12.3% | 22% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the consumer r staples sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund | FXN | 0% | 18.9% | 11.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the energy sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund | FXH | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the health care sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund | FXR | 0% | 5.7% | 9.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the industrials and producer durables sectors that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | FXZ | 0.6% | 14.5% | 21.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the materials and processing sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | QABA | 1.9% | -3.3% | 8.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of companies that comprise the community banking industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | FTXG | 0% | -1.3% | 9.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the food and beverage sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF | FTXN | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the oil and gas sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | FTXH | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the pharmaceutical sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Retail ETF + | FTXD | 1.3% | -4.1% | 16.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the retail sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | FTXL | 0% | 25.5% | 60.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the semiconductor sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF | FTXR | 1.9% | 20% | 26.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the transportation sector. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depository receipts that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund | QTEC | 0% | 2.3% | 13.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the Index. The Index is an equal-weighted index composed of the securities comprising the Nasdaq-100 Index that are classified as technology according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) classification system. The Nasdaq-100 Index includes 100 of the largest U.S. and international non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq based on market capitalization. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Natural Gas ETF | FCG | 3.5% | 17.7% | 19.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in mid-and large-size companies in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks, depositary receipts and master limited partnership units that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from midstream activities and/or the exploration and production of natural gas. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund | EMLP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks total return by investing in companies in the United States. The fund’s investment strategy emphasizes current distributions and dividends paid to shareholders. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in equity securities of companies engaged in the energy infrastructure sector. These companies principally include U.S. and Canadian natural gas and electric utilities, corporations operating energy infrastructure assets such as pipelines or renewable energy production, utilities, publicly-traded master limited partnerships or limited liability companies taxed as partnerships, MLP affiliates. Also, the team invests in companies that derive the majority of their revenues from operating or providing services in support of infrastructure assets such as pipelines, power transmission and petroleum and natural gas storage in the petroleum, natural gas and power generation industries. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. In addition, the fund will invest significantly in equity securities of companies headquartered or incorporated in the United States and Canada. The fund may also utilize derivative investments such as bond index and equity index futures to hedge against interest rate and market risks. |
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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund | FBT | 3.8% | -1.3% | 3.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stock and depositary receipts that comprise the Index. The Index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. Such processes include, but are not limited to, recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, monoclonal antibody based technology, lipid/liposome technology and genomics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | AIRR | 2.7% | 8.5% | 9.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the equity securities that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of companies in the industrial and community banking sectors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | FRI | 3.7% | 8.1% | 17% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the real estate investment trusts that comprise the Index. The Index seeks to measure the performance of publicly-traded REITs domiciled in the United States. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund | FXL | 0% | 11.5% | 36.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the technology sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | FXU | 0.5% | 16.2% | 34.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs an indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the utilities sector that may generate positive alpha through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology. Next, the research team invests significantly in the common stocks that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. |
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Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF | BOSS | 0% | 19.2% | 45.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in mid-and large-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies in which a founder or co-founder of the company is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its net assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. |
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Global X Millennial Consumer ETF | MILN | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide exposure to the millennial generation consumption trends. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its net assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. In addition, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its net assets. |
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Global X MLP ETF | MLPA | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index seeks to track the performance of the energy infrastructure MLP asset class in the United States. Midstream MLPs are publicly traded partnerships engaged in the transportation, storage and processing of natural resources. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its net assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. The fund may also invest in MLPs that elect to be taxed as corporations. |
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLV | 2.1% | 6.6% | 13.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities comprising the Index. The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the health care sector of the S&P 500 Index. In addition, the Index seeks to provide precise exposure to companies in the pharmaceuticals; health care equipment and supplies; health care providers and services; biotechnology; life sciences tools and services; and health care technology. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | NACP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive management strategy to track the total return performance of the Underlying Index. Next, the research team invests significantly in component securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of large and mid- capitalization companies that are empowering to minorities. In addition, the Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to US companies with strong racial and ethnic diversity policies in place, empowering employees irrespective of their race or nationality. Additionally, the research team employs a representative sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Also, the fund concentrates its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent as the Underlying Index is so concentrated. The fund may invest 20% of its net assets in securities and instruments not included in the Underlying Index. In addition, the fund is a non-diversified fund. |
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Impact Shares YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF | WOMN | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive management strategy to track the total return performance of the Underlying Index. Next, the research team invests significantly in component securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. large and mid- capitalization companies that are empowering to women, In addition, the Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies with strong policies and practices in support of women’s empowerment and gender equality. Additionally, the research team employs a representative sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Also, the fund concentrates its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent as the Underlying Index is so concentrated. The fund may invest 20% of its net assets in securities and instruments not included in the Underlying Index. In addition, the fund is a non-diversified fund. |
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Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLI | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Industrial companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard. The Index also includes securities of companies from industries, such as aerospace and defense; industrial conglomerates; marine; transportation infrastructure; machinery; road and rail; air freight and logistics; commercial services and supplies; professional services; electrical equipment; construction and engineering; trading companies and distributors; airlines; and building products. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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InfraCap MLP ETF | AMZA | 0% | 0.8% | 13.6% | |
The fund seeks total return by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in equity securities of MLPs in the energy infrastructure sector. Also, the team prefers MLPs that operate assets used in the gathering, transporting, processing, storing, refining, distributing, mining or marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined petroleum products or coal. In addition, the team may also write call and put options on securities, ETFs or security indexes in an effort to generate additional current income and reduce volatility. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund typically invests in 25 to 35 midstream MLPs, including publicly traded limited partnerships and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships, as well as related general partners. However, the fund will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in any one issuer. The fund will concentrate its investments in the securities of issuers engaged primarily in energy-related industries. Also, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it can invest a greater percentage of its assets in any one issuer than a diversified fund can. |
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InsightShares LGBT Employment Equality ETF | PRID | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
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InsightShares Patriotic Employers ETF | HONR | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
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Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF | PSR | 0% | 3.1% | 13.5% | |
The fund seeks high total return by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of companies that are principally engaged in the U.S. real estate industry. The fund considers a company to be principally engaged in the U.S. real estate industry if it: derives 50% of its revenues or profits from the ownership, leasing, management, construction, financing or sale of U.S. real estate; or has at least 50% of the value of its assets invested in U.S. real estate. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of companies that are principally engaged in the U.S. real estate industry. Additionally, the fund also may invest in real estate operating companies, as well as securities of other companies principally engaged in the U.S. real estate industry. Also, the fund may take a temporary defensive position and hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. |
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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | PPA | 0.3% | 18.4% | 20% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of companies that are involved with the development, manufacture, operation and support of U.S. defense, military, national/homeland security and government space operations. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco DWA Basic Materials Momentum ETF | PYZ | 0% | 9.4% | 6.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the basic materials sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF | PEZ | 0% | 13.2% | 19.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the consumer discretionary (or cyclicals) sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | PSL | 0% | -0.9% | 13% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the consumer staples sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF | PXI | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the energy sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Financial Momentum ETF | PFI | 2.4% | 1.6% | -3.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the financials sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Healthcare Momentum ETF | PTH | 0% | -4.8% | 9.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the healthcare sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF | PRN | 4.3% | 11.3% | 14% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the industrials sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Technology Momentum ETF | PTF | 0% | 15.8% | 11.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the technology sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF | PUI | -1.2% | -1.6% | 4.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of at least 30 securities of companies in the utilities sector that have powerful relative strength or momentum characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome ETF | PBE | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. biotechnology and genome companies. These companies are engaged principally in the research, development, manufacture and marketing and distribution of various biotechnological products, services and processes. In addition, these are companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances in biotechnology and genetic engineering and research. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF | PKB | -0.1% | 18.6% | 13.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. building and construction companies. These companies are engaged principally in providing construction and related engineering services for building and remodeling residential properties, commercial or industrial buildings, or working on large-scale infrastructure projects, such as highways, tunnels, bridges, dams, power lines and airports. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF | PXE | 5.4% | 0.9% | 7.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. companies involved in the exploration and production of natural resources used to produce energy. These companies are engaged principally in exploration, extraction and production of crude oil and natural gas from land-based or offshore wells. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | PBJ | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. food and beverage companies. These companies are engaged principally in the manufacture, sale or distribution of food and beverage products, agricultural products and products related to the development of new food technologies. However, companies with focused operations as tobacco growers and manufacturers or pet supplies stores are specifically excluded from this universe. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF | PEJ | 3.7% | -4.2% | 14% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. leisure and entertainment companies. These companies are engaged principally in the design, production or distribution of goods or services in the leisure and entertainment industries. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Media ETF | PBS | 1.1% | -9.1% | 42.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. media companies. These companies are engaged principally in the development, production, sale and distribution of goods or services used in the media industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | PXQ | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. networking companies. These companies are engaged principally in the development, manufacture, sale or distribution of products, services or technologies that support the flow of electronic information, including voice, data, images and commercial transactions. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | PXJ | 0% | 7.6% | 1.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. companies that provide support activities for oil and gas operations. The Underlying Index may include companies that are engaged in the drilling of oil and gas wells; manufacturing oil and gas field machinery and equipment; or providing services to the oil and gas industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETF | PJP | 0% | 14.8% | 5.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. pharmaceutical companies. These companies are engaged principally in the research, development, manufacture, sale or distribution of pharmaceuticals and drugs of all types. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Retail ETF | PMR | 0% | 10.7% | 3.1% | |
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Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF | PSI | 1.6% | 8.1% | 17% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. semiconductor companies. These companies are engaged principally in the manufacture of semiconductors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco Dynamic Software ETF | PSJ | 3.8% | 11% | 15.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of common stocks of U.S. software companies. These companies are engaged principally in the research, design, production or distribution of products or processes that relate to software applications and systems and information-based services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco KBW Bank ETF | KBWB | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index holds companies primarily engaged in U.S. banking activities. The Underlying Index is composed of large national U.S. money centers, regional banks, and thrift institutions that are publicly traded in the U.S. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF | KBWR | 0% | 14.5% | 1.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of companies primarily engaged in U.S. regional banking activities. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF | PNQI | 0% | 10.5% | 2.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in Internet-related businesses. Companies in the Underlying Index include companies whose primary business includes Internet-related services including, but not limited to, Internet software, Internet search engines, web hosting, website design or Internet retail commerce. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest 25% or more of the value of its net assets) in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF | RCD | 0% | 4.6% | 15% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the consumer discretionary sector of the S&P 500 Index. The consumer discretionary sector includes a manufacturing segment, composed of automotive, household durable goods, leisure equipment and textiles and apparel, and a services segment, composed of hotels, restaurants and other leisure facilities, media production and services, and consumer retailing and services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF | RHS | 1.6% | 0.8% | 8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500 Index. The consumer staples sector includes manufacturers and distributors of food, beverages and tobacco, producers of non-durable household goods and personal products, food and drug retailing companies as well as hypermarkets and consumer super centers. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF | RYE | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the energy sector of the S&P 500 Index. The energy sector includes companies engaged in the exploration and production, refining and marketing, and storage and transportation of oil and gas and coal and consumable fuels, as well as companies that offer oil and gas equipment and services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Financials ETF | RYF | 0% | 21.8% | 27.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the financials sector of the S&P 500 Index. The financials sector includes companies involved in banking, thrifts and mortgage finance, specialized finance, consumer finance, asset management and custody banks, investment banking and brokerage and insurance, as well as financial exchanges and data and mortgage real estate investment trusts. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF | RYH | 7.8% | 50.6% | 43% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the health care sector of the S&P 500 Index. The health care sector includes health care providers and services, companies that manufacture and distribute health care equipment and supplies, health care technology companies and companies involved in the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF | RGI | 0% | 3.6% | -3.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the industrials sector of the S&P 500 Index. The industrials sector includes manufacturers and distributors of capital goods such as aerospace and defense, building products, electrical equipment and machinery, companies that offer construction and engineering services. In addition, the industrials sector includes providers of commercial and professional services including printing, environmental and facilities services, office services and supplies, security and alarm services, human resource and employment services, research and consulting services and providers of transportation services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF | RTM | 0.7% | 5.2% | 14.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the materials sector of the S&P 500 Index. The materials sector includes companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products and related packaging products, and metals, minerals and mining companies, including producers of steel. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF | EWRE | 0% | 16.9% | 13.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the real estate sector of the S&P 500 Index. The real estate sector includes companies operating in real estate development and operation, offering real estate related services and equity real estate investment trusts. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | RYT | 2.1% | 3.4% | 20.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the information technology sector of the S&P 500 Index. The information technology sector includes companies that offer software and information technology services, manufacturers and distributors of technology hardware and equipment such as communications equipment, cellular phones, computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and related instruments and semiconductors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | RYU | -1.9% | -2.1% | 19.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index equally weights stocks in the utilities and telecommunication services sectors of the S&P 500 Index. The utilities sector includes utility companies such as electric, gas and water utilities, independent power producers and energy traders and companies that engage in generation and distribution of electricity using renewable sources. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | PSCD | 0% | 13.9% | 13% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the consumer discretionary sector. These companies are principally engaged in providing consumer goods and services that are cyclical in nature, including household durables, leisure products and services, apparel and luxury goods, computers and electronics, automobiles and auto components, and hotel and restaurant services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | PSCC | 0% | 3.1% | 15.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the consumer staples sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, food and beverage, and non-discretionary retail. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | PSCE | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the energy sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of producing, distributing or servicing energy related products, including oil and gas exploration and production, refining, oil services and pipelines. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | PSCF | 2.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the financial services sector. These companies, which may include real estate investment trusts, are principally engaged in the business of providing financial services and products, including banking, investment services, insurance and real estate finance services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF | PSCH | 0% | 5.8% | -52.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the health care sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing healthcare-related products, facilities and services, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and supplies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF | PSCI | 0.4% | -7.3% | 3.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the industrial sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing industrial products and services, including engineering, heavy machinery, construction, electrical equipment, aerospace and defense and general manufacturing. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF | PSCT | 0% | 14.7% | 6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the information technology sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of providing information technology-related products and services, including computer hardware and software, Internet services and infrastructure, electronics and semiconductors, and communication technologies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | PSCM | 2.5% | 5.7% | 11.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the basic materials sector. These companies are principally engaged in the business of producing raw materials, including paper or wood products, chemicals, construction materials, and mining and metals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF | PSCU | 3.9% | -0.9% | 40.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of securities of small-capitalization U.S. companies in the utilities and communication services sectors. The utilities companies are principally engaged in providing either energy, water, electric or natural gas utilities. These may include companies that generate and supply electricity, distribute natural gas and provide water, as well as deal with associated waste water. The communication services sector includes companies that facilitate communication or offer related content and information through various types of media, such as diversified telecommunications services, wireless telecommunication services, media; entertainment; and interactive media and services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries only to the extent that the Underlying Index reflects a concentration in that industry or group of industries. The fund is non-diversified. |
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iPath S&P MLP ETN | IMLP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to provide exposure to the Volume-Weighting Average Price of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Index is designed to provide exposure to leading partnerships that trade on major U.S. exchanges, and includes both master limited partnerships and publicly traded limited liability companies which have a similar legal structure to MLPs. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF | ROOF | 5.3% | -8.1% | -5.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Underlying Index. Next, the research team invests significantly in the investments included in its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to track the overall performance of companies that invest in real estate, such as Real Estate Investment Trusts or real estate holding companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also may invest in Affiliated ETFs that are not components of the index. |
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iShares Biotechnology ETF | IBB | 7.1% | 17.5% | 18.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the U.S.-listed equities in the biotechnology sector. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF | ICF | 2.9% | 29.5% | 27.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index is composed of the U.S. real estate investment trusts. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | USRT | 5.4% | -8.6% | 3.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of U.S. listed equity real estate investment trusts, excluding infrastructure REITs, mortgage REITs, and timber REITs. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability, yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its net assets. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | IECS | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with consumer staples exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the consumer staples companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Consumer Staples Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as consumer staples companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the consumer staples sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | IEDI | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with discretionary spending exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the discretionary spending companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Discretionary Spending Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as consumer discretionary companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the discretionary spending sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Financials ETF | IEFN | 0% | 9.6% | 10.4% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with financials exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in financial companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Financials Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as financial companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the financials sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Healthcare Staples ETF | IEHS | 0% | 9.5% | 14.3% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with healthcare staples exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in healthcare equipment and services companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Healthcare Staples Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as healthcare equipment and services companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the healthcare staples sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Innovative Healthcare ETF | IEIH | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with innovative healthcare exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Innovative Healthcare Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the innovative healthcare sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF | IEME | -3.2% | 4.9% | 9.6% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with media and entertainment exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in media and entertainment companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Media and Entertainment Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as media and entertainment companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the media and entertainment sector. |
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iShares Evolved U.S. Technology ETF | IETC | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to provide access to companies with technology exposure, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in technology companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will hold common stock of those companies that fall into the Technology Evolved Sector which have economic characteristics that have been historically correlated with companies traditionally defined as technology companies. Also, the fund may invest in other securities, including but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in an industry or group of industries that constitute the technology sector. |
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iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | IGM | 0% | 15.3% | 21.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are producers of sophisticated computer-related devices; providers of communications equipment and internet services; producers of computer and internet software; and consultants for information technology. Also, the Underlying Index includes companies that are providers of computer services; semiconductors and semiconductor equipment manufacturers; and a select company engaging in content and information creation or distribution. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | IGV | 0% | 32.9% | 51.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are producers of client/ server applications; enterprise software; application software; home entertainment software; and media and services software. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Global Comm Services ETF | IXP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of global equities in the communication services sector. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | REM | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the residential and commercial mortgage real estate, mortgage finance and savings associations sectors of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares North American Tech-Multimedia Networking ETF | IGN | 4.2% | 8.6% | 38.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are producers of telecommunications, data networking and wireless equipment. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | REZ | 0% | 5.8% | 9.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the residential apartments, manufactured homes, healthcare and self-storage real estate sectors of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Semiconductor ETF | SOXX | 5.4% | 35.7% | 65.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in large-and mid-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index consists of U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares Transportation Average ETF | IYT | -0.9% | -5.5% | 15.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of companies within the transportation sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | ITA | 0% | 35.1% | 27.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the aerospace and defense sector of the U.S. equity market. Aerospace companies in the Underlying Index include manufacturers, assemblers and distributors of aircraft and aircraft parts. Defense companies in the Underlying Index include producers of components and equipment for the defense industry, such as military aircraft, radar equipment and weapons. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | IYM | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the basic materials sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | IAI | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index includes companies providing a range of specialized financial services, including securities brokers and dealers, online brokers and securities or commodities exchanges. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF | IYC | 1.6% | 18.2% | 35.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of equities in the consumer services industry. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Energy ETF | IYE | 6.9% | 35.7% | 69.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of the oil and gas sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF | IYG | -0.2% | 26.4% | 41.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of the financial services sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF | IYH | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of the healthcare sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF | IHF | 1.2% | -4.6% | 18.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are healthcare providers, such as owners and operators of health maintenance organizations, hospitals, clinics, dental and eye care facilities, nursing homes and rehabilitation and retirement centers. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | ITB | 0% | 25.8% | 26.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are constructors of residential homes, including manufacturers of mobile and prefabricated homes; manufacturers and distributors of furniture; and retailers. Additionally, the Underlying Index includes companies that are wholesalers concentrating on the sale of home improvement products; and producers of materials used in the construction and refurbishment of buildings and structures. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Industrials ETF | IYJ | 0% | 1.1% | 19.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the industrials sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | IAK | 3.9% | 4.5% | -3.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the insurance sector of the U.S. equity market. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF | IHI | 0% | 29.6% | 41.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes medical equipment companies, including manufacturers and distributors of medical devices such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, prosthetics, pacemakers, Xray machines, and other non-disposable medical devices. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | IEO | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index includes companies that are engaged in the exploration for and drilling, production, refining, and supply of oil and gas products. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | IEZ | 0% | 7.7% | 13% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index includes companies that are suppliers of equipment or services to oil fields and offshore platforms, such as drilling, exploration, seismic information services and platform construction. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Consumer Goods ETF | IYK | 4.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the consumer goods sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Financials ETF | IYF | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. companies in the financial sector. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Real Estate ETF | IYR | 0% | 16% | 11.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the real estate sector of the U.S. equity market. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Regional Banks ETF | IAT | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the regional bank sector of the U.S. equity market. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Technology ETF | IYW | 7.1% | 16.2% | 17.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. companies in the technology sector. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Telecommunications ETF | IYZ | 0% | 3.8% | 1.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in large-and mid-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is composed of U.S. equities in the telecommunications sector. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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iShares US Utilities ETF | IDU | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the utilities sector of the U.S. equity market. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. The team utilizes a representative sampling indexing strategy to evaluate companies based on market capitalization and industry weightings. In addition, the team also assesses a company’s return variability and yield and liquidity characteristics. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the fund’s net assets. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. Also, the fund may invest in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. |
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John Hancock Multifactor Consumer Discretionary ETF | JHMC | 1.7% | -4.2% | -1.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the consumer discretionary sector within the U.S. Universe. The consumer discretionary sector is composed of companies in areas such as restaurants, media, consumer retail, leisure equipment and products, hotels, apparel, automobiles, and consumer durable goods. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer. |
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John Hancock Multifactor Consumer Staples ETF | JHMS | 4.9% | 1.9% | 11% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the consumer staples sector within the U.S. Universe. The consumer staples sector is composed of companies involved in areas such as the production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of food, beverages, tobacco, household goods, or personal products. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer. |
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John Hancock Multifactor Energy ETF | JHME | -1.2% | 2.2% | 8.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the energy sector within the U.S. Universe. The energy sector is composed of companies involved in areas such as the production, distribution, or sale of alternative fuels, coal, electricity, natural gas, nuclear power, oil, and other forms of energy. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer.
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John Hancock Multifactor Financials ETF | JHMF | 0% | 32.6% | 26.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the financials sector within the U.S. Universe. The financials sector is composed of companies in areas such as the banking, savings and loans, insurance, consumer finance, investment brokerage, asset management, or other diverse financial services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index.
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John Hancock Multifactor Healthcare ETF | JHMH | 1.7% | -1.8% | 3.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the healthcare sector within the U.S. Universe. The healthcare sector is composed of companies in areas such as the manufacture of healthcare equipment and supplies, biotechnology, home or long-term healthcare facilities, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, or the provision of basic healthcare services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer. |
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John Hancock Multifactor Industrials ETF | JHMI | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the industrials sector within the U.S. Universe. The industrials sector is composed of companies involved in areas such as aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, machinery, building products and equipment, road/rail/air/marine transportation and infrastructure, industrial trading and distribution, and related services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer. |
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John Hancock Multifactor Materials ETF | JHMA | 0% | 27.8% | 40.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the materials sector within the U.S. Universe. The materials sector is composed of companies involved in areas such as chemicals, metals, paper products, containers and packaging, and construction materials. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer.
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John Hancock Multifactor Technology ETF | JHMT | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the technology sector within the U.S. Universe. The technology sector is composed of companies in areas such as the creation, development or provision of software, hardware, internet services, database management, information technology, consulting and services, data processing, or semi-conductors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer.
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John Hancock Multifactor Utilities ETF | JHMU | 0% | 11.1% | 3.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that compose the fund’s Index. The Index is designed to comprise securities in the utilities sector within the U.S. Universe. The utilities sector is composed of companies involved in areas such as the provision of gas, electric and water power, energy trading or the provision of related infrastructure or service. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. Also, the fund, utilizes an indexing investment approach, that attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Index. Additionally, the fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer. |
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JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN | AMJ | 1.5% | 8.1% | 30.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in small-and mid-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Index is designed to track the performance of the energy MLP sector. Next, the research team seeks to provide exposure to midstream energy Master Limited Partnerships. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | BBRE | 0% | -0% | 24.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in mid-and large-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of US equity real estate investment trust securities. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund employs a representative sampling strategy where it may not be possible or practicable to purchase or hold all of, or only, the constituent securities in their respective weightings in the Underlying Index. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in exchange-traded futures to seek performance that corresponds to the Underlying Index. To the extent that the securities in the Underlying Index are concentrated in one or more industries or groups of industries, the fund may concentrate in such industries or groups of industries. |
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Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLB | -2.3% | -3.4% | 9.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Materials companies, and include securities of companies from industries, such as chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF | NURE | 1.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The Index is composed of U.S. exchange-traded equity REITs that concentrate their holdings in apartment buildings, hotels, self-storage facilities and manufactured home properties, which typically have shorter lease durations than REITs that invest in other sectors. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in REITs. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each REIT in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The Index concentrates in the securities of the real estate industry, and the fund will concentrate its investments to approximately the same extent as the Index. |
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Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF | SRVR | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is composed of equity securities of developed markets companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the data and infrastructure real estate sectors. Next, the research team invests significantly in companies involved in the data and infrastructure real estate sector. The team defines the data and infrastructure real estate sector as consisting of companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from owning or managing real estate used to store, compute, or transmit large amounts of data. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the Index. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash and cash equivalents, other investment companies, as well as securities and other instruments not included in the Index The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were a diversified fund. |
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Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | INDS | 2% | 5.2% | 14.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach that is designed to track the performance of the Index. The Index is composed of companies that derive their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the industrial real estate sector, as well as self-storage real estate operations. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index. In addition, the fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash and cash equivalents, other investment companies, as well as securities and other instruments not included in the Index. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were a diversified fund. |
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Pacer Military Times Best Employers ETF | VETS | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
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PPTY-U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF | PPTY | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in real estate companies principally traded on a U.S. exchange. The Index is designed to provide diversified exposure to the liquid U.S. real estate market. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the research team employs a representative sampling strategy, which means that the fund will hold a portfolio of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. The fund may invest in securities or other investments not included in the Index. To the extent the Index concentrates in the securities of a particular industry or group of related industries, the fund will concentrate its investments to approximately the same extent as the Index. |
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Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | BTEC | 0% | 13% | 12.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The fund employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the Index. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in equity securities of companies that compose the Index. The Index is designed to identify equity securities in the Nasdaq US Benchmark Index that are small and medium capitalization U.S. healthcare companies. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the research team employs a sampling methodology, which means that the fund will hold a portfolio of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. The fund may invest in securities not included in the Index. Additionally, the fund will not concentrate its investments in a particular industry except to the extent the Index is so concentrated. |
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Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLRE | 0% | 0% | -6.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Real Estate companies, including securities of companies from industries, such as real estate management and development and real estate investment trusts, excluding mortgage REITs. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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Reaves Utilities ETF | UTES | 0% | 0% | 39.6% | |
The fund seeks total return by investing in companies across any size in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in equity securities of companies in the Utility Sector. The team considers a company to be a Utility Sector Company if at least 50% of the company’s assets or customers are committed to, or at least 50% of the company’s revenues, gross income or profits derive from, the provision of products, services or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that exhibit the potential for growth of income and capital appreciation over time. In addition, the research team favors companies with conservative capital structures, solid balance sheets, a track record of growing earnings and raising dividends. Other factors in consideration are positive catalysts that may unlock value, and/or lower-than-market levels of volatility, correlation or similar characteristics. The team also considers a company’s earnings and cash flow potential, dividend prospects and tax treatment of dividends, strength of business franchises and estimates of net asset value. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it can invest a greater percentage of its assets in any one issuer than a diversified fund can. |
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Renaissance IPO ETF | IPO | 0% | 0% | 4.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The Index is a portfolio of companies that have recently completed an initial public offering and are listed on a U.S. exchange. The fund employs a passive or indexing investment approach that is designed to replicate the performance of the Index. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that comprise the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Additionally, the fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain futures, options, and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in common stocks not included in the Index. Also, the fund may lend securities to broker-dealers, banks and other institutions. |
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Schwab U.S. REIT ETF | SCHH | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities included in the Index. The Index generally includes all publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts. However, the Index excludes mortgage REITs, and hybrid REITs. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Also, the fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities not included in the Index. The fund will concentrate its investments in real estate companies and companies related to the real estate industry. Additionally, the fund may also invest in a particular industry, group of industries or sector to approximately the same extent that its index is so concentrated. The fund may also invest in cash, cash equivalents and money market funds, and may lend its securities. |
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SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | RWR | -0.4% | -1% | 12.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index is a market capitalization weighted index of publicly traded real estate investment trusts and is comprised of companies whose charters are the equity ownership and operation of commercial and/or residential real estate. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR FactSet Innovative Technology ETF | XITK | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index is designed to represent the performance of U.S.-listed stock and American Depository Receipts of Technology companies and Technology-related companies (including Electronic Media companies) within the most innovative segments of the Technology sector and Electronic Media sub-sector of the Media sector. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR Kensho Future Security ETF | XKFS | 0% | 26.9% | 11.6% | |
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SPDR NYSE Technology ETF | XNTK | 0% | 13.3% | 6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index is composed of 35 leading U.S.-listed technology-related companies. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | XAR | 0% | -0.1% | -1.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the aerospace and defense segment of the S&P Total Market Index. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Bank ETF | KBE | 1.6% | 21.4% | -4.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the banks segment of the S&P Total Market Index. The banks segment of the S&P TMI comprises the sub-industries, such as Asset Management & Custody Banks, Diversified Banks, Regional Banks, Other Diversified Financial Services, and Thrifts & Mortgage Finance. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | XBI | 0% | 23.1% | 9.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the biotechnology segment of the S&P Total Market Index. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | KCE | 1.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the capital markets segment of the S&P Total Market Index. The capital markets segment of the S&P TMI comprises sub-industries, such as Asset Management & Custody Banks, Diversified Capital Markets, Financial Exchanges & Data, and Investment Banking & Brokerage. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF | XHE | 3.8% | -10.4% | 10.8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the health care equipment segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Health Care Equipment and Health Care Supplies. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF | XHS | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the health care services segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Health Care Distributors, Health Care Facilities, Health Care Services, and Managed Health Care. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | KIE | 0% | 10.8% | 23.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the insurance segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Insurance Brokers, Life &Health Insurance, Multi-Line Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Reinsurance. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Internet ETF | XWEB | 0% | 11.5% | 13.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the internet segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises the Internet & Direct Marketing Retail, Internet Services &Infrastructure, and Interactive Media & Services sub-industries. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF | KOMP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index is comprised of U.S.-listed equity securities (including depositary receipts) of companies domiciled across developed and emerging markets worldwide. Also, the Index is designed to capture companies whose products and services are driving innovation and transforming the global economy through the use of existing and emerging technologies, and rapid developments in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, connectedness and processing power. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | HAIL | 0% | 3.7% | 2.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index is comprised of U.S.-listed equity securities (including depositary receipts) of companies domiciled across developed and emerging markets worldwide which are included in the Smart Transportation sector. Also, the Index is designed to capture companies whose products and services are driving innovation behind smart transportation. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | XME | 0% | 22.9% | 33.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the metals and mining segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Aluminum, Coal& Consumable Fuels, Copper, Diversified Metals & Mining, Gold, Precious Metals & Minerals, Silver, and Steel. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | XES | -1.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the oil and gas equipment and services segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises the Oil& Gas Drilling sub-industry and the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services sub-industry. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | XOP | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the oil and gas exploration and production segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Integrated Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, and Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF | XPH | 4.3% | 7.7% | 12.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the pharmaceuticals segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises the Pharmaceuticals sub-industry. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | KRE | 4.3% | 12.5% | -10.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the regional banks segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises the Regional Banks sub-industry. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Retail ETF | XRT | 0% | 8.9% | 21.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the retail segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Apparel Retail, Automotive Retail, Computer & Electronic Retail, Department Stores, Drug Retail, Food Retailers, General Merchandise Stores, Hypermarkets & Super Centers, Internet & Direct Marketing Retail, and Specialty Stores. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | XSD | 0% | 7.3% | 10.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the semiconductors segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises the Semiconductors sub-industry. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | XSW | 0.9% | 18.7% | 20.3% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the software and services segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Application Software, Data Processing & Outsourced Services, Interactive Home Entertainment, IT Consulting & Other Services, and Systems Software. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | XTL | 0% | 0% | 2.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the telecommunications segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Alternative Carriers, Communications Equipment, Integrated Telecommunication Services, and Wireless Telecommunication Services. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | XTN | 1.2% | -2.9% | 4.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index represents the transportation segment of the S&P Total Market Index, which comprises sub-industries, such as Air Freight &Logistics, Airlines, Airport Services, Highways & Rail Tracks, Marine, Marine Ports & Services, Railroads, and Trucking. Additionally, the research team employs a sampling strategy to invest in a representative sample of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Also, the fund’s net assets will generally be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. In addition, the fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the Index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The fund is classified as diversified. |
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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLK | 0% | 23.4% | 14.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Information Technology companies and includes securities of companies from industries, such as technology hardware, storage and peripherals; software; communications equipment; semiconductors and semiconductor equipment; IT services; and electronic equipment, instruments and components. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | TPYP | 1.1% | 19.9% | 37.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that comprise the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to track the overall performance of equity securities of North American Pipeline Companies. Pipeline companies engage in the business of transporting natural gas, crude oil and refined products, storing, gathering and processing such gas, oil and products and local gas distribution. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in certain index futures, options, options on index futures, swap contracts or other derivatives, cash and cash equivalents, other investment companies, as well as in securities and other instruments not included in the Underlying Index. Additionally, the fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. |
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Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | XLU | 1.9% | 27.6% | 27.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the securities comprising the Index. The Index includes companies that have been identified as Utilities companies, and includes securities of companies from industries, such as electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. In addition, the fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. |
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VanEck Oil Service ETF | OIH | 0% | 8% | 17.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the overall performance of U.S.-listed companies involved in oil services to the upstream oil sector, which include oil equipment, oil services, or oil drilling. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. In addition, the fund seeks to replicate the investment performance of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its net assets in a particular issuer. Also, the fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. |
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VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | BIZD | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in business development companies (BDCs). BDCs are vehicles whose principal business is to invest in, lend capital to or provide services to privately-held U.S. companies or thinly traded U.S. public companies. The team utilizes a passive or indexing investment approach to track the performance of the BDC Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the BDC Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund will concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the BDC Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. |
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VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF | YMLP | 7.3% | 24% | 52.1% | |
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VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF | MORT | -0% | 4.7% | 8.2% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the overall performance of U.S. mortgage real estate investment trusts. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. In addition, the fund seeks to replicate the investment performance of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The fund is non-diversified and, therefore, may invest a greater percentage of its net assets in a particular issuer. Also, the fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. |
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VanEck Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | FRAK | 0% | 0.9% | 13.6% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. As part of its strategy, the fund employs a passive or indexing investment approach. Next, the research team invests significantly in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to track the overall performance of companies involved in the exploration, development, extraction, and/or production of unconventional oil and natural gas. Unconventional oil and gas includes coal bed methane, coal seam gas, shale oil, shale gas, tight natural gas, tight oil, tight sands, in situ oil sands, and enhanced oil recovery. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. In addition, the fund seeks to replicate the investment performance of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its net assets in a particular issuer. Also, the fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. |
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Vanguard Communication Services ETF | VOX | 5.9% | -6% | -10.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Communication Services 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the communication services sector, which includes companies that provide telephone, data-transmission, cellular, wireless communication services and offer related content and information through various media. The team follows the GICS communication services sector classification which includes companies that facilitate communication and offer related content and information through various mediums. The GICS communication services sector classification also includes telecommunication companies and media and entertainment companies, including producers of interactive gaming products and companies engaged in content and information creation or distribution through proprietary platforms. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | VCR | 3.4% | 0.6% | -5.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the in the consumer discretionary sector, which includes companies that manufacture products and provide services that consumers purchase on a discretionary basis. The team follows the GICS communication services sector classification which includes companies that tend to be the most sensitive to economic cycles. The GICS manufacturing segment includes automotive, household durable goods, textiles and apparel, and leisure equipment. The services segment includes hotels, restaurants and other leisure facilities, media production and services, and consumer retailing and services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | VDC | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Consumer Staples 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the consumer staples sector, which includes companies that provide direct-to-consumer products that, based on consumer spending habits, are considered nondiscretionary. The team follows the GICS communication services sector classification which includes companies whose businesses are less sensitive to economic cycles. The GICS consumer staples sector classification also includes manufacturers and distributors of food, beverages, and tobacco, as well as producers of nondurable household goods and personal products. It also includes food and drug retailing companies as well as hypermarkets and consumer supercenters. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Energy ETF | VDE | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Energy 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the energy sector, which includes companies involved in the exploration and production of energy products such as oil, natural gas, and coal. The team follows the GICS energy sector classification which includes companies engaged in exploration and production, refining and marketing, and storage and transportation of oil and gas and coal and consumable fuels. The GICS energy sector classification also includes companies that offer oil and gas equipment and services. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Financials ETF | VFH | 0% | 15.1% | 13% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Financials 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the financials sector, which includes stocks of companies that provide financial services. The team follows the GICS financials sector classification which includes companies involved in banking, thrifts and mortgage finance, consumer finance, specialized finance, asset management and custody banks, investment banking and brokerage, and insurance. The GICS financials sector classification also includes Financial Exchanges and Data and Mortgage REITS. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF | VGT | 0% | -0.2% | -10.9% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Information Technology 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the information technology sector, which includes companies that serve the electronics and computer industries or that manufacture products based on the latest applied science. The team follows the GICS information technology sector classification which includes companies that offer software and information technology services. The GICS information technology sector classification also includes manufacturers and distributors of technology hardware and equipment such as communications equipment, cellular phones, computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and related instruments, and semiconductors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Materials ETF | VAW | 3.2% | 20.2% | 8% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Materials 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the materials sector, which includes companies that extract or process raw materials. The team follows the GICS materials sector classification which includes companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products, and related packaging products, as well as metals, minerals, and mining companies, including producers of steel. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Vanguard Real Estate ETF | VNQ | 0.4% | 1.3% | 18.7% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of publicly traded equity REITs and other real estate-related investments. The team follows the GICS real estate sector classification which is composed of equity real estate investment trusts, which include specialized REITs, and real estate management and development companies. Additionally, the team favors stocks issued by real estate investment trusts, companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other real property. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. In addition, the fund may invest either directly or indirectly through a wholly owned subsidiary (the underlying fund), in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in the underlying fund. |
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Vanguard Utilities ETF | VPU | 0% | 34.7% | 34.5% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The process employs an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Utilities 25/50 Index. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are engaged in the in the utilities sector, which includes companies that distribute electricity, water, or gas, or that operate as independent power producers. The team follows the GICS utilities sector classification which includes independent power producers and energy traders and companies that engage in generation and distribution of electricity using renewable sources. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. |
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Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | BBC | 1.6% | 0.8% | -5.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of the Index. The Index seeks to track the performance of the common stock of U .S . exchange-listed biotechnology companies with at least one drug therapy approved by the U .S . Food and Drug Administration for marketing. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Additionally, the fund concentrates its investments in the securities of issuers engaged primarily in the biotechnology industry. |
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Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | BBP | 0.9% | 20.1% | 37.4% | |
The fund seeks to replicate the total return performance of the benchmark index, before fees and expenses, by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests significantly in the component securities of the Index. The Index seeks to track the performance of the common stock of U .S . exchange-listed biotechnology companies with at least one drug therapy approved by the U .S . Food and Drug Administration for marketing. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Additionally, the fund concentrates its investments in the securities of issuers engaged primarily in the biotechnology industry. |