#1 Rated ETFs - ETFG Weekly Select List - 3/30/21

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - the ETF Global Weekly ETF Select List supports users with their respective Exchange-Traded Fund selection processes. All individual product ETFG Tearsheets may be viewed via our 21 Day, Free Trial at https://www.etfg.com/signup/quick. In the table below, we highlight those products which were #1 Ranked in this week’s Select List in their respective Category for Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy.

Weekly Round Up – In reviewing the results of this week’s Top-Rated ETFs, according to the ETFG Weekly Select list, we see persistent favorites among the three categories. In Sectors, the highest overall average scoring remains in the Energy sector with an average ETFG Quant score of 72.24, one of the highest group scores in recent months. In the Geographical categories, the North American region leads the way with an average score of 75.36 and the focus on Market Capitalization remains the choice in the Strategy category with Mid Cap exposure carrying a top group score of 74.12. Please click on the table below for details:

The ETFG Weekly ETF Select List features the 5 most highly rated ETFs by Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy as ranked by the ETFG Quant model. This weekly reference guide enables you to quickly and easily identify ETFs which meet your chosen criteria.

·       Selection pool includes all U.S. listed, equity ETFs, excluding levered and inverse

·       ETFG Quant model ranks daily all relevant products

·       ETFG Quant has four primary drivers:

o   Behavioral Finance (Technical Analysis & Sentiment)

o   Fundamental Analysis

o   Global Themes

o   Quality

·       Weekly Select List selection is performed prior to trading on Mondays

ETF Global encourages users to perform a more comprehensive review of the overall ETFG Quant rankings and to utilize the additional tools and resources available at www.etfg.com to further research and diligence exchange-traded funds.

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

1Q 2021 Coming to a Close

Monday, March 29, 2021 – A confluence of recent drivers and themes appeared to quiet volatility in U.S. equity markets this past week as the S&P 500 rallied strongly on Friday to close the week at an all-time high. The markets enjoyed what appears to be a tempering in new U.S. Coronavirus cases leading to optimism over the potential impact of the vaccines while Europe continued to deploy lockdowns.

On the economic front, the week brought a slew of mixed but mostly disappointing releases that included a decline in both Existing and New Home Sales, lower than expected Durable Good Orders and a drop in Personal Income and Real Consumer Spending. Equity markets appeared to benefit from the settling of longer-term rates and will look to more details forthcoming at the end of March in what President Biden and his administration have dubbed the “Build Back Better” economic plan.

For the week, the DJIA gained 444.91 points to close at 33,072.88, the S&P 500 gained 61.44 to close at a new all-time high of 3,974.54 and the Nasdaq dropped 76.51 points to close at 13,138.73.

ETFG Quant Movers - Those ETFs who have had the largest weekly change in their ETFG Quant Total Scores.

ETFG Weekly Quant Winners: The three biggest gainers in their ETFG Total Quant Scores were found in the iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF (IEME) which gained 14.06 points to 53.85, the Barclays ETN+ Shiller CAPETM ETN (CAPE) which added 13.51 points to 66.89 and the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) which picked up 12.06 points to close the week with an ETFG Quant Total Score of 51.93.

ETFG Weekly Quant Losers: The three biggest drops in their respective ETF Quant Total Scores were found in the ETRACS Linked to the NYSE Pickens Core Midstream Index (PYPE) which lost 14.59 points to 48.23, the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) which dropped 11.26 points to 33.24 and the Reality Shares DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF (DFND) which shaved 10.17 points from its ETFG Quant Total Score to close the week at 37.42.

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

#1 Rated ETFs - ETFG Weekly Select List

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - the ETF Global Weekly ETF Select List supports users with their respective Exchange-Traded Fund selection processes. All individual product ETFG Tearsheets may be viewed via our 21 Day, Free Trial at https://www.etfg.com/signup/quick by clicking on the Ticker. Below, we highlight those products which were #1 Ranked in this week’s Select List in their respective Category for Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy.

Weekly Round Up – In reviewing the results of this week’s Top-Rated ETFs, according to the ETFG Weekly Select list, we see a tremendous amount of consistency from week-to-week with some interesting movements among the top-rated products within the three categories. In Sectors, by and large, those #1 rated products held their top spots with the exception of the Technology Sector where the O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) took over with an ETFG Quant Total Score of 62.90. In the Geography category the North American region continues to lead the pack with an average score of 73.64 with the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) retaining its #1 ranking with an ETFG Quant Total Score of 75.00. The Strategy category reinforces last week’s focus on Market Capitalization and more specifically, Mid Cap exposure with a leading average ETFG Quant Total Score of 72.46.

The ETFG Weekly ETF Select List features the 5 most highly rated ETFs by Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy as ranked by the ETFG Quant model. This weekly reference guide enables you to quickly and easily identify ETFs which meet your chosen criteria.

·       Selection pool includes all U.S. listed, equity ETFs, excluding levered and inverse

·       ETFG Quant model ranks daily all relevant products

·       ETFG Quant has four primary drivers:

o   Behavioral Finance (Technical Analysis & Sentiment)

o   Fundamental Analysis

o   Global Themes

o   Quality

·       Weekly Select List selection is performed prior to trading on Mondays

ETF Global encourages users to perform a more comprehensive review of the overall ETFG Quant rankings and to utilize the additional tools and resources available at www.etfg.com to further research and diligence exchange-traded funds.

Thank you for reading ETF Global^® Perspectives!

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

Spring Arrives with a Backup in Rates

Monday, March 22, 2021 – U.S. equity markets felt the pressure of the continuing rise in rates, a mix of economic news and plans for the first major federal tax increase in almost thirty years. For the week, the DJIA shaved 150.67 points to close at 32,627.97, the S&P 500, after closing at an all-time high on Wednesday, lost 30.24 points to close at 3,913.10 and the Nasdaq lost 104.63 points to close at 13,215.24.

The markets appeared most focused on the Federal Reserve meeting and the rise in yield for 10 year U.S. treasuries as they cracked 1.75% during the week. Despite a rally following the Fed Meeting, rising rates and a steepening yield curve seem to represent the primary market concerns. While the Fed appears to have adopted a wait-and-see stance on potential inflation, more details around the Infrastructure Plan should be imminent with Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, testifying before the House this week. The same storylines surrounding the reopening of the economy persist and remain fluid as vaccinations are distributed and regions begin to relax Covid protocols.

ETFG Quant Movers - Those ETFs who have had the largest weekly change in their ETFG Quant Total Scores.

ETFG Weekly Quant Winners: The three biggest gainers in their ETFG Total Quant Scores were found in the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) which gained 13.15 points to 44.50, the Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF (VRP) which added 8.44 points to 59.25 and the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) which climbed 8.10 points to an ETFG Total Quant Score of 67.30.

ETFG Weekly Quant Losers: The three biggest drops in their respective ETF Quant Total Scores were found in the John Hancock Multifactor Financials ETF (JHMF) which dropped 10.08 points to 41.25, the ELEMENTS SPECTRUM ETN (EEH) losing 8.73 points and the Barclays Women in Leadership ETN (WIL) which retrenched 7.49 points in its ETFG Total Quant Score.

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

#1 Rated ETFs - ETFG Weekly Select List

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - the ETF Global Weekly ETF Select List supports users with their respective Exchange-Traded Fund selection processes. All individual product ETFG Tearsheets may be viewed via our 21 Day, Free Trial at https://www.etfg.com/signup/quick.

We highlight those products which were #1 Ranked in this week’s Select List in their respective Category for Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy - click on image below:

The ETFG Weekly ETF Select List features the 5 most highly rated ETFs by Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy as ranked by the ETFG Quant model. This weekly reference guide enables you to quickly and easily identify ETFs which meet your chosen criteria.

·       Selection pool includes all U.S. listed, equity ETFs, excluding levered and inverse

·       ETFG Quant model ranks daily all relevant products

·       ETFG Quant has four primary drivers:

o   Behavioral Finance (Technical Analysis & Sentiment)

o   Fundamental Analysis

o   Global Themes

o   Quality

·       Weekly Select List selection is performed prior to trading on Mondays

ETF Global encourages users to perform a more comprehensive review of the overall ETFG Quant rankings and to utilize the additional tools and resources available at www.etfg.com to further research and diligence exchange-traded funds.

Thank you for reading ETF Global^® Perspectives!

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

Impact of Economic Reopening

Monday, March 15, 2021 – Last week saw strong market performance, as the major, U.S. equity indexes posted gains including the DJIA and S&P 500 closing Friday at new record highs. While volatility has increased over the last several weeks, overall market sentiment appears to be in a tug-of-war between the recent increase in rates and the positive potential impact of the economic reopening, with equity markets favoring the latter.

Last week’s strong equity performance seemed to fall right in line with this dynamic and continue to emanate from optimism around the economy forging through the pandemic and getting open again. A big part of this optimism was fueled on Thursday by President Biden signing the latest fiscal stimulus package valued at $1.9 trillion, along with his announcement that by May 1^st there should be ample supplies of vaccines for all adults.

Further fueling equity markets was Wednesday’s release of a softer than expected consumer price index (CPI) increase of 0.4% in February. St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday will also be the date of the FOMC meeting and much speculation regarding the timing of the first Fed hike in interest rates which chatter has referenced 4Q of 2022.

For the week, the DJIA gained 1,282.34 points to close at a new high of 32,778.64, the S&P 500 picked up 101.40 points to also close at a new high of 3,943.34 and the Nasdaq wrapped up the week with a gain of 399.72 points to close at 13,319.86.

ETFG Quant Movers - Those ETFs who have had the largest weekly change in their ETFG Quant Total Scores.

ETFG Weekly Quant Winners: The three biggest gainers in their ETFG Total Quant Scores were found in the Global X US Preferred ETF (PFFD) which picked up 14.04 points to 47.50, the Barclays Women in Leadership ETN (WIL) gaining 10.37 points to 65.39 and the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) which added 8.48 points to close the week with an ETFG Quant Total Score of 43.76.

ETFG Weekly Quant Losers: The three biggest drops in their respective ETF Quant Total Scores were found in the Reality Shares DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD) which lost 13.78 points to 39.00, the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) which shaved 13.22 points to 31.36 and the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV) which gave back 12.77 points to close the week with an ETFG Total Quant Score of 45.78.

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Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice.  ETF Global LLC (“ETFG”) and its affiliates and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively ETFG Parties) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or timeliness of any information, including ratings and rankings and are not responsible for errors and omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and ETFG Parties shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such information. ETFG PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall ETFG Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the information contained in this document even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ETFG ratings and rankings are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions. ETFG ratings and rankings should not be relied on when making any investment or other business decision.  ETFG’s opinions and analyses do not address the suitability of any security.  ETFG does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor.  While ETFG has obtained information from sources they believe to be reliable, ETFG does not perform an audit or undertake any duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors.  Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue.  Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested.  Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate.  Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor's currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income.

This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, ETF Global does not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

#1 Rated ETFs - ETFG Weekly Select List

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - the ETF Global Weekly ETF Select List supports users with their respective Exchange-Traded Fund selection processes. All individual product ETFG Tearsheets may be viewed via our 21 Day, Free Trial at https://www.etfg.com/signup/quick by clicking on the Ticker. In the Table at the bottom, we highlight those products which were #1 Ranked in this week’s Select List in their respective Category for Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy:

Weekly Round Up – In reviewing the results of this week’s Top-Rated ETFs, according to the ETFG Weekly Select list, we see some clear cut favorites among the three categories. In Sectors, the highest overall average scoring is represented by the volatile Energy sector with an average ETFG Quant score of 70.88 followed by the often lead indicating Financial sector at 66.18. In the Geographical categories, the ETFG Quant Model currently favors, by a wide margin, the North American region with an average score of 77.42 followed by Global exposure with an average score of 65.88. Finally, the Strategy story is all Market Capitalization and SMID with Mid Cap exposure leading the group with an average score of 74.04 followed by Small Caps with an average score of 71.14.  

The ETFG Weekly ETF Select List features the 5 most highly rated ETFs by Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy as ranked by the ETFG Quant model. This weekly reference guide enables you to quickly and easily identify ETFs which meet your chosen criteria.

·       Selection pool includes all U.S. listed, equity ETFs, excluding levered and inverse

·       ETFG Quant model ranks daily all relevant products

·       ETFG Quant has four primary drivers:

o   Behavioral Finance (Technical Analysis & Sentiment)

o   Fundamental Analysis

o   Global Themes

o   Quality

·       Weekly Select List selection is performed prior to trading on Mondays

ETF Global encourages users to perform a more comprehensive review of the overall ETFG Quant rankings and to utilize the additional tools and resources available at www.etfg.com to further research and diligence exchange-traded funds.

Thank you for reading ETF Global^® Perspectives!

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Vaccinations + Stimulus

Monday, March 8, 2021 - Last week’s equity markets were bumpy and spent most of the week continuing the weakness of the previous week before a solid rebound on Friday brought two of the three major U.S. equity indexes into positive territory for the week. Investors continue to feel the impact of the recent increase in bond yields and appear anxious around the timing of a higher rate environment on the horizon.

The weekend brought big news with the first reflected in reports that the U.S. is now averaging over 2M Coronavirus vaccinations per day with the expectation that this rate will continue to increase as the recently approved for emergency use, singe-dose, J&J vaccination adds to the run rate. President Biden stated last week that the U.S. will have enough vaccines for every adult by the end of May.

The second big piece of news came Saturday with the Senate passing the $1.9 trillion stimulus package which includes funding for stimulus checks, vaccine distribution, and school re-openings. It will be interesting to see how the equity markets react this week to both pieces of news offset by the pressure being felt in the last few weeks from higher rates as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield sits just above 1.5% and is up slightly over 65 basis points since the start of the year.

For the week, the DJIA gained 563.93 to close at 31,496.30, the S&P 500, which on Monday had its largest gain (2.4%) since June 2020, gained 30.79 to close at 3,841.94 and the Nasdaq lost 272.20 to close at 12,920.15.

ETFG Quant Movers - Those ETFs who have had the largest weekly change in their respective, overall ETFG Quant ratings.

ETFG Weekly Quant Winners: The three biggest gainers in their ETFG Total Quant Scores were found in the Barclays Return on Disability ETN (RODI) up 17.82 points to 62.99, the  First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV) up 16.07 points to 55.01 and the Reality Shares DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD) which added 15.38 points during the week to an ETFG Total Quant Score of 52.78.

ETFG Weekly Quant Losers: The three biggest drops in their respective ETF Quant Total Scores were found in the Volshares Large Cap ETF (VSL) dropping 17.29 points to 36.44, the Barclays Women in Leadership ETN (WIL) dropping 9.89 points to 55.02 and the Innovator IBD ETF Leaders ETF (LDRS) which lost 9.71 points to close at an ETFG Total Quant Score of 51.68 for the week.

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#1 Rated ETFs - ETFG Weekly Select List

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - the ETF Global Weekly ETF Select List supports users with their respective Exchange-Traded Fund selection processes. All individual product ETFG Tearsheets may be viewed via our 21 Day, Free Trial at https://www.etfg.com/signup/quick by clicking on the Ticker. Below, we highlight those products which were #1 Ranked in this week’s Select List in their respective Category for Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy:

The ETFG Weekly ETF Select List features the 5 most highly rated ETFs by Sector, Geographic Region and Strategy as ranked by the ETFG Quant model. This weekly reference guide enables you to quickly and easily identify ETFs which meet your chosen criteria.

·       Selection pool includes all U.S. listed, equity ETFs, excluding levered and inverse

·       ETFG Quant model ranks daily all relevant products

·       ETFG Quant has four primary drivers:

o   Behavioral Finance (Technical Analysis & Sentiment)

o   Fundamental Analysis

o   Global Themes

o   Quality

·       Weekly Select List selection is performed prior to trading on Mondays

ETF Global encourages users to perform a more comprehensive review of the overall ETFG Quant rankings and to utilize the additional tools and resources available at www.etfg.com to further research and diligence exchange-traded funds.

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Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Approved

Monday, March 1, 2021 - In big news over the weekend, the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19, one-dose vaccine received approval and is expected to begin distribution later this week. This may prove supportive for the markets which experienced a volatile last week, ending with weekly losses in all of the major U.S. equity indices.

Despite optimism in recent weeks stemming from the potential for new fiscal stimulus, the Fed’s easy-money policies and the vaccine rollout, equities appeared reactive to the recent, sharp rise in bond yields as the 10-year Treasury broke through 1.50% on Thursday. Investors now seem concerned that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates earlier than previously expected due to concerns around inflation and its impact on future economic growth.

For the week, the DJIA lost 561.95 points to close at 30,932.37, the S&P 500 dropped 95.56 to 3,811.15 and the Nasdaq closed at 13,192.35 shaving 682.12 points for the week.

ETFG Quant Movers - Those ETFs who have had the largest weekly change in their respective, overall ETFG Quant ratings.

ETFG Weekly Quant Winners: The three biggest gainers in their ETFG Total Quant Scores were found in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (FDIS) up 10.98 points to 51.77, the SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) up 10.44 points to 44.06 and the WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (WBIY) which gained 10.21 to a Total ETFG Quant Total Score of 47.11.

ETFG Weekly Quant Losers: The three biggest drops in their respective ETF Quant Total Scores were found in the Barclays Return on Disability ETN (RODI) which lost 16.06 points to 45.17, the iShares MSCI BRIC ETF (BKF) dropping 13.71 points to 26.81 and the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ) which shaved 9.88 points to an ETFG Quant Total Score of 35.10.

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