FST vs. FXM ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust CDN Capital Strength ETF (FST) to First Asset Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF (FXM)

FST

First Trust CDN Capital Strength ETF

FST Description

The First Trust ETF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in securities ofissuers that are based in Canada or have significant business operations in the Canadian market.Securities invested in by the First Trust ETF include common shares of public companies thatare traded on a Canadian exchange or market.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$56.15

Average Daily Volume

1,546

Number of Holdings ^*

7

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

FXM

First Asset Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF

FXM Description

The ETF has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Morningstar® Canada Target Value Index™ , net of expenses. The ETF invests in equity securities of the largest and most liquid Canadian issuers based on proprietary research generated by Morningstar, and is designed to provide diversified exposure to Canadian issuers which are considered to be “good value” based on characteristics like low price to earnings and low price to cash flow ratios.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.26

Average Daily Volume

2,122

Number of Holdings ^*

10

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	FST	FXM
30 Days	2.78%	1.08%
60 Days	6.95%	5.34%
90 Days	6.71%	9.21%
12 Months	30.42%	24.63%

2 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in FST	Weight in FXM	Overlap
	FTT	D	4.47%	3.69%	3.69%
	MFC	A	4.29%	3.34%	3.34%

FST Overweight 5 Positions Relative to FXM

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	IAG	A	4.71%
	SLF	A	4.49%
	NA	A	4.29%
	WSP	C	4.1%
	L	B	4.1%

FST Underweight 8 Positions Relative to FXM

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	HBM	C	-4.13%
	GLXY	B	-3.82%
	TA	B	-3.59%
	CLS	B	-3.52%
	NPI	D	-3.4%
	MEG	D	-3.39%
	CG	D	-3.38%
	EMP.A	A	-3.36%

FST: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Insurance - Diversified Banks - Global Engineering & Construction Grocery Stores Industrial Distribution Insurance - Life

Keywords: Financial Financial Services Insurance Health Asset Management S&P/Tsx 60 Index Bank Banking Cement Credit Financial Products Insurance Operations Reinsurance Retail Wealth Management Asset And Liability Management Asset Management Solutions Aviation Bank Of Canada Banking Services

FXM: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Utilities - Independent Power Producers Capital Markets Contract Manufacturers Copper Gold Grocery Stores Industrial Distribution Insurance - Life Oil & Gas E&P

Keywords: Energy Mining Solar Asset Management Gold Health Marketing Mines Private Equity Acquisitions Aerospace Alberta Electricity Policy Alternative Currencies Alternative Energy Arbitrage Athabasca Athabasca Oil Sands Bank Biomass Blockchain