ARB vs. XCS ETF Comparison

Comparison of Accelerate Arbitrage Fund ETF (ARB) to iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS)
ARB

Accelerate Arbitrage Fund ETF

ARB Description

Accelerate Arbitrage Fund (ARB) seeks to achieve long-termcapital appreciation and a superior risk-adjusted return relative tothe S&P Merger Arbitrage Index. ARB seeks to outperform theS&P Merger Arbitrage Index through an arbitrage investmentstrategy by investing primarily in listed equity, debt or derivativesecurities of target companies involved in mergers or corporateactions, while selling short certain listed equity, debt or derivativesecurities of acquirer companies involved in mergers or corporateactions, where applicable. The aggregate notional amount ofderivatives used for non-hedging purposes will not exceed thelimits permitted under applicable securities legislation. ARB hasobtained exemptive relief to permit it to sell securities short up toan aggregate market value of 100% of ARB’s NAV.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$26.25

Average Daily Volume

2,208

Number of Holdings *

1

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

iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF

XCS Description The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index. The index is comprised of smaller (by market capitalization) securities listed on the TSX, selected by S&P using its industrial classifications and guidelines for evaluating issuer capitalization, liquidity and fundamentals.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$19.37

Average Daily Volume

8,261

Number of Holdings *

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period ARB XCS
30 Days -0.91% -0.05%
60 Days -0.27% 5.06%
90 Days 1.20% 7.70%
12 Months 2.51% 6.34%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in ARB Weight in XCS Overlap
ARB Overweight 1 Positions Relative to XCS
Symbol Grade Weight
TCN A 3.65%
ARB Underweight 9 Positions Relative to XCS
Symbol Grade Weight
HBM A -1.52%
ATH D -1.37%
CSH.UN A -1.36%
PEY A -1.32%
VET D -1.25%
RUS D -1.25%
SES A -1.19%
AIF D -1.09%
EQX B -1.08%
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