AADR is an ETF, whereas ALTEX is a mutual fund. AADR has a lower 5-year return than ALTEX (3.27% vs 11.56%). AADR has a lower expense ratio than ALTEX (1.1% vs 1.98%). Below is the comparison between AADR and ALTEX.
| AADR | ALTEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Security Type | ETF | Mutual fund |
| Segment | Equity: Global Ex-U.S. - Total Market Growth | N/A |
| Family | AdvisorShares | Firsthand Funds |
| Net Assets | $49.90M | $13.90M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% | 1.98% |
| Management Style | passive (index-based) | passive |
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% | 0.00% |
| Minimum Investment | N/A | N/A |
| YTD Return | -15.78% | -23.10% |
| 1-Year Return | -15.64% | -10.57% |
| 3-Year Return | 7.02% | 15.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.27% | 11.56% |
| 10-Year Return | 7.29% | 10.83% |
AADR
AADR description
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation above international benchmarks such as the MSCI EAFE Index and the BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index. The Fund selects a portfolio of U.S. traded securities of non-U.S. organizations, most often American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), included in the BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index.
AADR performance & returns
| YTD Return | -15.78% |
| 1-Month Return | -5.45% |
| 3-Month Return | -11.45% |
| 1-Year Return | -15.64% |
| 3-Year Return | 7.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.27% |
| 10-Year Return | 7.29% |
AADR holdings
Top 10 Holdings (45.63% of Total Assets)
| Name | Symbol | % Assets |
|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre Inc | MELI.SA | 7.21% |
| NICE Ltd ADR | NICE | 6.54% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | GFI.JO | 5.86% |
| argenx SE ADR | ARGX | 5.52% |
| Anglogold Ashanti Ltd ADR | AU.JO | 3.64% |
| TAL Education Group ADR | TAL | 3.63% |
| ASML Holding NV ADR | ASML | 3.59% |
| ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc ADR | ZTO | 3.35% |
| Sibanye Stillwater Ltd ADR | SBSW.JO | 3.21% |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ADR | LVMUY.PA | 3.08% |
AADR pros
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ALTEX
ALTEX description
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund invests at least 80% of the Fund's assets in alternative energy and energy technology companies, both U.S. and international, including, but not limited to, energy generated through solar, hydrogen, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal, biofuel, and biomass.
ALTEX performance & returns
| YTD Return | -23.10% |
| 1-Month Return | -14.43% |
| 3-Month Return | -10.57% |
| 1-Year Return | -10.57% |
| 3-Year Return | 15.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.56% |
| 10-Year Return | 10.83% |
ALTEX holdings
Top 10 Holdings (69.96% of Total Assets)
| Name | Symbol | % Assets |
|---|---|---|
| SolarEdge Technologies Inc | SEDG | 18.97% |
| Fidelity® Inv MM Fds Treasury I | FISXX | 12.84% |
| Cree Inc | CREE | 5.80% |
| Vivint Solar Inc | N/A | 5.78% |
| Vestas Wind Systems A/S | VWS | 5.54% |
| Enphase Energy Inc | ENPH | 4.69% |
| Sunrun Inc | RUN | 4.38% |
| Aspen Aerogels Inc | ASPN | 4.36% |
| Itron Inc | ITRI | 3.84% |
| First Solar Inc | FSLR | 3.76% |
ALTEX pros
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