Exchange Traded
Exchange Traded Fund Report | March 31, 2022 Fund (ETF) Report
Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ)
Price NAV Premium/Discount
Overall Rating « « « « « USD 49.81 (as of Mar 29, 2022) USD 48.85 (as of Mar 29, 2022) 1.96 %
Category Equities (Stocks) Type Global Ex. US Equities Region China
ETF Rating Details (as of 03/31/22)
Cost ETF Commentary (March 31, 2022):
16 Three broad input categories are used to calculate the overall star rating for CQQQ within the
Most Expensive (-) Least Expensive (+) universe of 1810 rated Equity ETFs. Based on CFRA's proprietary Cost sub-category, we view
the CQQQ as Negative. Separately we view the reward for CQQQ as Negative. Finally, our
Reward assessment for risk leads to Negative. For equity ETFs like CQQQ, CFRA utilizes some past
performance metrics as well as CFRA STARS — our fundamental assessment of a stock's 12-
4 month investment outlook — and CFRA Earnings Score — our quantitative forensic
Low (-) High (+) accounting assessment of a company's earnings quality. CQQQ's Top Ten holdings were
56.3% of total assets.
Risk
20
Riskiest (-) Safest (+)
Scores range from 1 to 100; 100 is most favorable.
Key ETF Statistics (Yield as of 12/21/21; Performance as of 03/29/22)
12-Month (%) Return -38.62 12-Mth Yld(%) 0.62 Mkt Cap (03/29/22) 1,113.3M Inception Date 12/08/09
3-Year CAGR (%) Return 0.64 52-Week Range USD 39.22 - USD 85.87 Shares Outstanding 22,350,000 Exchange ARCX
5-Year CAGR (%) Return 3.77 Average Daily Volume 449,746 Turnover 10.00% AUM (03/29/22) 1,091.8M
Economic Sector Representation (as of 03/31/22) Performance of $10,000 Investment (03/26/17 - 03/31/22)
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of
investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance
may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted; current to the most recent month-end performance information can be
obtained at the fund company’s website. Total Return does not take into account fees and expenses. If fees and expenses had been
included, performance would have been lower. Index performance excludes management fees, transaction costs and expenses. Indexes
are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.
ETF Comparison
CQQQ Invesco China Technology ETF ««««« USD 49.81 0.70 -38.62 0.64 3.77 6.86
Average Annual Market Price Returns (%)
Ticker Exchange Traded Fund Rating Market Price Exp. Ratio (%) 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since Inception
HACK ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF ««««« USD 59.28 0.60 9.79 14.94 15.84 12.94
CIBR First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF ««««« USD 53.70 0.60 30.77 25.22 20.79 16.56
BUG Global X Cybersecurity ETF ««««« USD 31.76 0.50 30.06 -- -- 34.94
IXN iShares Global Tech ETF ««««« USD 59.67 0.43 18.83 29.01 24.67 10.39
KWEB KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF ««««« USD 31.29 0.70 -58.74 -12.72 -5.13 2.81
Note: Comparisons are based on the classification assigned to the ETF and the overall CFRA Rating. Since Inception returns are annualized except for ETFs that are less than one year old. For ETFs that are less than one year old,
Since Inception performance is cumulative. Besides performance, unique differences exist between the ETFs shown including, among others, structure, objectives, costs and expenses. These differences should be carefully
reviewed before an investment determination is made.
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Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ)
Shares Outstanding and Total Net Assets Additional Key ETF Characteristics
Expense Ratio (Net) 0.70 Family Invesco Sector /
Intraday NAV Ticker [Link] Industry Funds
IPO NAV USD 22.07 Underlying Index FTSE China Incl A
25% Technology
CUSIP 46138E800 Capped Index
ISIN US46138E8003
Number of Holdings 114
Exchange ARCX
Inception Date 12/08/09
Sponsor Invesco
ETF Market Perspective Top 5 Country Holdings % of Assets (as of 03/31/22)
In the one-year period ended mid-February 2022, investors already China 77.19
added $480 billion to U.S. equity ETFs and $190 billion to international United States 12.28
equity ETFs. In addition to the $242 billion that went into broad
diversified U.S. equities, there was $63 billion of new money for sector Hong Kong 10.53
and industry ETFs, with value-oriented strategies the key drivers. Top 5 Total % of Assets 100.00
Meanwhile, $130 billion went into broad or regional international funds
with both developed and emerging market funds gaining traction.
Investors have also further embraced disruptive index-based and actively
managed thematic ETFs as an alternative to individual stock selection. In
addition, there have been mutual funds that converted into ETFs during
the past year.
Total Return (%) (as of 03/31/22)
Return YTD 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
ETF Market Price -19.83 -24.54 57.33 33.57 -34.77 74.31
Net Asset Value -21.18 -25.13 58.34 32.46 -34.21 72.55
Top 10 ETF Holdings (Holdings last reported on 03/29/22, ratings as of 03/31/22)
% of ETF YTD Earnings
Ticker Name Assets STARS Return Score
1 700 TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD 10.67 ««««« -16.13 5
2 BIDU BAIDU INC - SPON ADR 9.53 ««««« -3.53 8
3 3690 Meituan 7.39 ««««« -28.33 7
4 1024 KUAISHOU TECHNOLOGY 7.34 ««««« -1.34 4
5 2382 Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd 6.21 ««««« -48.88 6
6 268 KINGDEE INTERNATIONAL SFTWR 3.86 NR -28.62 2
7 GDS GDS HOLDINGS LTD - ADR 3.49 NR -7.01 10
8 601012 LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOL-A 3.20 NR -11.16 4
9 BILI BILIBILI INC-SPONSORED ADR 2.49 NR -36.43 9
10 TME TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINM-ADR 2.14 ««««« -27.30 7
Top 10 Total % of Assets 56.31
* CFRA Earnings Quality Scores range from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst. See glossary for details.
'NR' Not Rated
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Highest Scoring ETFs by Asset Grouping (as of 03/31/22)
US Equity
US Equities Large Cap (IVV) iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, (FCPI) Fidelity Stocks for Inflation ETF, (PTLC) Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF
US Equities Mega Cap (OEF) iShares S&P 100 ETF, (IWL) iShares Russell Top 200 ETF, (XLG) Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF
US Equities Mid Cap (XMHQ) Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF, (IMCB) iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF, (IJH) iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
US Equities Multi Cap (IWV) iShares Russell 3000 ETF, (IYY) iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF, (SPTM) SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF
US Equities Small Cap (CALF) Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF, (PBSM) Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA Small Cap ETF, (SCHA) Schwab US Small-Cap ETF
US Factor & Thematic
US Equities Cross Sector Thematic (ESGU) iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF, (SNPE) Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF, (FEVR) Inspire Faithward Large Cap Momentum ESG
US Equities Equal Weighted Strategy (QQEW) First Trust NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index Fund, (PEXL) Pacer US Export Leaders ETF, (QQXT) First Trust NASDAQ 100 Ex-Technology Sector IndexSM Fund
US Equities Factor Strategy & Active (RFDA) RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF, (SPYC) Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF, (SPHQ) Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF
US GICS Sectors
US Communication Services (IEME) iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF, (IYZ) iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF, (FCOM) Fidelity MSCI Telecommunication Services Index ETF
US Consumer Discretionary (RTH) VanEck Retail ETF, (IYC) iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF, (XLY) Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
US Consumer Staples (FXG) First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund, (FSTA) Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF, (RHS) Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF
US Energy (FTXN) First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF, (ENFR) Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF, (VDE) Vanguard Energy ETF
US Financials (KBE) SPDR S&P Bank ETF, (IAT) iShares US Regional Banks ETF, (KCE) SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF
US Healthcare (IYH) iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, (RYH) Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF, (IHI) iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF
US Industrials (XLI) Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund, (JHMI) John Hancock Multifactor Industrials ETF, (FIDU) Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF
US Materials (FMAT) Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF, (MNM) Direxion Daily Metal Miners Bull 2X Shares, (XLB) Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
US Real Estate (XLRE) Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund, (REZ) iShares Residential Real Estate ETF, (PPTY) US Diversified Real Estate ETF
US Sector Strategy (FV) First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF, (FVC) First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF, (MSMR) McElhenny Sheffield Managed Risk ETF
US Technology (VGT) Vanguard Information Technology ETF, (PXQ) Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF, (FXL) First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund
US Utilities (VPU) Vanguard Utilities ETF, (XLU) Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, (PSCU) Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF
US Growth & Value
US Equities Growth - Large Cap (FAD) First Trust MultiCap Growth AlphaDEX Fund, (VONG) Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF, (QGRO) American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Growth ETF
US Equities Growth - Mid Cap (IJK) iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF, (IVOG) Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF, (FRTY) Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF
US Equities Growth - Small Cap (VBK) Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF, (RZG) Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF, (JSML) Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF
US Equities Value - Large Cap (VAMO) Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, (SYLD) Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, (VNSE) Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF
US Equities Value - Mid Cap (XMVM) Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF, (FNK) First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund, (VNMC) Natixis Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap ETF
US Equities Value - Small Cap (USVM) VictoryShares USAA MSCI USA Small Cap Value Momentum ETF, (OSCV) Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF, (DEEP) Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF
Global Regional Equity
Global Equities Africa (NGE) Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF, (EGPT) VanEck Egypt Index ETF, (EZA) iShares MSCI South Africa ETF
Global Equities Asia (GLIN) VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF, (GLCN) VanEck China Growth Leaders ETF, (KWT) iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF
Global Equities Australia (EWA) iShares MSCI Australia ETF, (ENZL) iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF, (FLAU) Franklin FTSE Australia ETF
Global Equities Canada (FLCA) Franklin FTSE Canada ETF, (HEWC) iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF, (BBCA) JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF
Global Equities Developed Markets (EFA) iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, (BBIN) JPMorgan BetaBuilders International Equity ETF, (TOK) iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF
Global Equities Development (VT) Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, (DGT) SPDR Global Dow ETF, (SCHY) Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
Global Equities Emerging Markets (EEMS) iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF, (EMFM) Global X Next Emerging & Frontier ETF, (LDEM) iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF
Global Equities Europe (EWL) iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF, (EWU) iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF, (EDEN) iShares MSCI Denmark ETF
Global Equities Latin America (ILF) iShares Latin America 40 ETF, (ICOL) iShares MSCI Colombia Capped ETF, (EWW) iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
Global Factor & Thematic
Global Developed Factor & Active (IDLV) Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF, (RFDI) First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF, (FICS) First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
Global Emerging Factor & Active (EDIV) SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, (EDOG) ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, (EYLD) Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF
Global Pan-Region Factor & Active (FDWM) Fidelity Women s Leadership ETF, (CRBN) iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF, (WDIV) SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF
* The CFRA Investment Policy Committee’s asset allocations are based on market expectations and are subject to change. The Highest Scoring ETFs by Asset Grouping listed above are based
on their Overall ETF Rating. No consideration was given to non-ranking issues as amount of assets under management, number of outstanding shareholders and length of time available to
investors. The above listing of ETFs is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold the ETFs, nor is it considered to be investment advice.
All investment involves risks including the possible loss of principal and that there is no guarantee that any fund will achieve its objective. Please see each ETF's prospectus for the specific
risks associated with an investment in the ETF.
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Glossary Premium/Discount. The percent by which the selling or purchase price of an ETF is greater
than (Premium) or less than (Discount) its net asset value (NAV).
12-Month Yield (%). A measure of the rate of return on the income distributions in the past
Price-to-NAV. Represents the relationship between the share price of the ETF and the net
12 months. The yield is computed by dividing the sum of the income dividends paid during the
asset value (NAV) per share of the underlying holdings. As an input to the ETF Rating, CFRA
previous twelve months (or the previous 52 weeks for periods ending at any time other than
evaluates the 5-day moving average Price-to-NAV of the ETF compared with other ETFs.
month-end) by the latest NAV or market price/maximum offer price, adjusted for capital gains
distributions. (The adjusted ending NAV/Market Price is calculated as the ending NAV/Market Peers. Peers include those ETFs that have the same CFRA style classification. CFRA uses
Price plus 100% of cap gains within last 3 months plus 50% of the cap gains between the last information pulled from an ETF’s prospectus to assign a classification based on 40 inputs. We
4 to 9 months). "NP" is shown when the Fund has not provided data for the Standardized 30- review an ETF’s classification on a regular basis and as such an ETF may periodically shift as
day SEC yield. new data becomes available.
30-day SEC Yield. The SEC yield, reported by the fund, is based on a 30-day period ending on Qualitative Risk Assessment. Reflects an equity analyst's view of a given company's
the last day of the previous month. 'NP' is shown when the Fund has not provided data. operational risk, or the risk of a firm's ability to continue as an ongoing concern. The Qualitative
Risk Assessment is a relative ranking to the U.S. STARS universe, and should be reflective of risk
Assets. Dollar value of assets in the ETF calculated by the ETF's Daily NAV and Daily Shares
factors related to a company's operations, as opposed to risk and volatility measures
Outstanding.
associated with share prices. For an ETF this reflects on a capitalization-weighted basis, the
Average Annual Total Return. Calculated as the average annual compounded rate of return average qualitative risk assessment assigned to holdings of the fund. As an input to the ETF
as of the end of the last calendar quarter. The calculation assumes reinvestment of Rating, CFRA evaluates the weighted average Qualitative Risk Assessment of the underlying
distributions. holdings of the ETF compared with other ranked ETFs.
Average Daily Volume. The average daily trading volume of the ETF for the past 20 days, shown STARS. Since January 1, 1987, CFRA Equity and Fund Research Services, and its predecessor
in millions. S&P Capital IQ Equity Research has ranked a universe of U.S. common stocks, ADRs (American
Average P/E Ratio. A weighted average calculation of stock price-to-earnings ratio for the Depositary Receipts), and ADSs (American Depositary Shares) based on a given equity’s
ETF’s equity holdings. potential for future performance. Similarly, we have ranked Asian and European equities since
June 30, 2002. Under proprietary STARS (STock Appreciation Ranking System), equity analysts
Average Price/Book. A weighted average calculation of stock price-to-book value ratio for the
rank equities according to their individual forecast of an equity’s future total return potential
ETF’s equity holdings.
versus the expected total return of a relevant benchmark (e.g., a regional index (S&P Asia 50
Average Price/Cash Flow. A weighted average calculation of stock price-to-cash flow ratio for Index, S&P Europe 350® Index or S&P 500® Index)), based on a 12-month time horizon. STARS
the ETF’s equity holdings. was designed to meet the needs of investors looking to put their investment decisions in
Bid/Ask Spread. A measurement of the relative gap between the offer price to buy shares of perspective. Data used to assist in determining the STARS ranking may be the result of the
an ETF, and the price at which another party is willing to sell. As an input to the ETF Rating, CFRA analyst’s own models as well as internal proprietary models resulting from dynamic data
evaluates the 5-day moving average Bid/Ask Spread of the ETF compared with other ranked inputs. As an input to the ETF Rating, CFRA evaluates the weighted average STARS of the
ETFs. underlying holdings of the ETF compared with other ranked ETFs.
Category. The asset class of the ETF. Shares Outstanding. Number of ETF shares owned by third parties.
CFRA Earnings quality score. CFRA Earnings Scores measures the more discretionary, non- Total Return. Calculated as a rate of return at the end of a specified period of time. The
cash components of earnings growth, indicating companies of higher earnings risk levels and calculation includes price changes and assumes reinvestment of all distributions of dividends
highlighting companies with understated earnings potential. The values are reported in deciles and capital gains. Total return can be calculated as an average annual or cumulative return.
with a value of 1 being the best and a value of 10 being the worst. Turnover. The frequency at which the portfolio is changed during a year, as reported by the
Cumulative Return. The actual return of an investment at the end of a specified period of time. fund. Type. CFRA designated type describing what CFRA believes is the investment emphasis
The calculation includes price changes and assumes reinvestment of all distributions of of a given ETF.
dividends and capital gains.
Rating Methodology & Inputs
Exchange. Principal exchange on which shares of the ETF are traded. ARX = NYSE Arca ASE =
NYSE Amex NGM = NASDAQ Global Market NNM = NASDAQ National Market NYS = NYSE OTC = ETF overall rating provides quantitative and holistic assessment of the relative costs, rewards
OTC Market and risks of a given ETF compared with all ETFs in its Category. Our approach incorporates a
Expense Ratio (Gross, Net). Operating expense as a percentage of average assets, before (or combination of holdings-analysis, total cost of ownership and certain relative performance
net of) management fees, disbursements or other expenses as published in the ETF's metrics focused on consistency and limiting downside during times of market stress. ETFs
prospectus. As an input to the ETF Rating, CFRA evaluates the ETF's Net Expense Ratio receive ratings ranging from 5 STARS (highest) to 1 STAR (lowest), using machine-learning
compared with other ranked ETFs. techniques, in an effort to identify which funds have the highest and lowest probability of
Fiscal Year End. For financial accounting purposes, the month when the ETF’s operating year outperformance of a broad category over the next nine months.
ends. For equity funds, the approach blends CFRA’s proprietary forensic and fundamental
GICS. An industry classification standard, developed by S&P Global Market Intelligence in approaches, including quantitative earnings quality scores and STARS (Stock Appreciation
collaboration with Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Under the GICS structure, Ranking System), which offer a proven approach to equities analysis. Separately, we rate fixed
companies are classified in one of 157 sub-industries, which are grouped into 68 industries, income ETFs utilizing the portfolio’s yield and duration attributes. Additional key cost factors
24 industry groups, and 11 economic sectors (consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and performance metrics further support the ratings for all ETFs.
energy, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, real estate, The Overall Ratings breakdown is as follows:
telecom services, and utilities). This four-tier structure accommodates companies across the Total return is expected to outperform the total return of a relevant
world and facilitates sector analysis and investing. 5-STARS
benchmark over the coming 9 months.
Inception Date. Date on which shares of the ETF began publicly trading. Total return is expected to slightly outperform the total return of a relevant
4-STARS
benchmark over the coming 9 months.
IPO NAV. The NAV at the inception date of the fund.
Total return is expected to closely approximate the total return of a relevant
Market Cap. ETF market price multiplied by number of shares outstanding. 3-STARS
benchmark over the coming 9 months.
Market Price Total Return. The Total Return of an ETF, based on the 4PM closing market price Total return is expected to slightly underperform the total return of a
2-STARS
at the beginning and end of the holding period, which does not represent the returns an relevant benchmark over the coming 9 months.
investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Market price return may be Total return is expected to underperform the total return of a relevant
1-STARS
benchmark over the coming 9 months.
different from the ETF's NAV return.
NAV Total Return. The Total Return of an ETF, based on its NAV at the beginning and end of the All of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect our quantitative research
holding period. This may be different from the ETF's Market Price Return. models regarding any and all of the subject securities or issuers. No part of our compensation
was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views
Net Asset Value. This is a calculation, on a per share basis, of the ETF’s underlying net worth.
expressed in this research report.
It is derived, at a given point in time, by subtracting the value of the ETF’s liabilities from the
value of the ETF’s assets, and then dividing this by the number of ETF shares outstanding. An ETF may receive an overall ETF rating even when the ETF does not have a rating for each of
the input factors.
Optionable. This depicts whether stock options related to the ETF’s shares are available.
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Disclosures, Disclaimers & Notices
S&P GLOBAL™ is used under license. The owner of this trademark is S&P Global Inc. or its During periods of market volatility the trading price of Shares may deviate significantly from
affiliate, which are not affiliated with CFRA or the author of this content. the NAV.
ETFs may not be appropriate for all investors. To determine if this ETF is an appropriate Market risk. ETFs are typically designed to track the performance of certain indices, market
investment for you, carefully consider the ETF’s investment objectives, risk factors and sectors, or groups of assets such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. The market value of an ETF
charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the ETF’s may decline due to general market conditions and the volatility associated with the underlying
prospectus. indices or assets can result in a loss of the ETF’s value.
This report is for informational purposes only. When using this report, investors are advised to Tracking error risk. The ETF’s goal is to track a specific market index or asset, normally
consult the accompanying glossary of investment terms. Total return performance is historical referred as fund target index. The discrepancy between the ETF’s performance and the
and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Past performance performance of its target index is known as tracking error. A variety of factors can create a
is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that, performance gap between ETF and its target index such as the impact of transaction fees and
when redeemed, an investor's shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. expenses incurred by the ETF, changes in composition of the underlying index/assets, the ETF
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. This report manager’s replication strategy and sampling techniques, and the timing of purchases and
may contain forward-looking statements or forecasts; such forecasts are not a reliable redemptions of fund shares.
indicator of future performance. Concentration risk. An ETF's portfolio reflects the underlying Index's concentration in the
This report and the opinions expressed herein: (i) are those of CFRA based upon publicly- securities of a particular issuer or issuers, which means that the fund may invest a relatively
available information that CFRA believes to be reliable and the opinions are subject to change high percentage of its assets in a limited number of issuers. Therefore, the ETF's performance
without notice; and (ii) have not been submitted to, nor received approval from, the United may be more vulnerable to changes in the market value of a single issuer or group of issuers
States Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory body. CFRA, ITS RELATED and more susceptible to risks.
ENTITIES, AND SUPPLIERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED,
Equity Investing Risk
to the full extent permitted by law, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or
usefulness of this report and assumes no liability with respect to the consequences of relying The ETF invests in equity securities, which are subject to changes in value that may be
on this information for investment, tax or other purposes. No part of this report or its delivery attributable to market perception of a particular issuer or to general stock market fluctuations
methods may be modified, reverse engineered, reproduced or distributed in any form by any that affect all issuers. Investments in equity securities may be more volatile than those in other
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use or distribution where such use or distribution would subject CFRA entities to any additional Small and midsize company risk. Small and midsize companies carry additional risks because
registration or licensing requirement within such jurisdiction. the operating histories of these companies tend to be more limited, their earnings and
This report is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell revenues less predictable, and their share prices more volatile than those of larger, more
securities, or engage in any investment activity. Ratings and statements in this report are not established companies. The shares of smaller companies tend to trade less frequently than
made with respect to any particular investor or type of investor. Securities, financial those of larger, more established companies, which can adversely affect the pricing of these
instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors and this report securities and the ETF's ability to sell these securities.
is not intended for any specific investor and does not take into account an investor's particular Large cap stock risk. Stocks of large cap companies may underperform the stocks of lower
investment objectives, financial situations or needs. Before acting on any information or quality, or smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies
statements in this report, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular are in favor.
circumstances and to seek professional advice.
Growth securities risk. Growth companies generally seek to achieve high earning growth
CFRA may license certain intellectual property or provide services to, or otherwise have a regardless of market conditions. Growth stocks usually have high price-to-earnings and price-
business relationship with, certain issuers of securities that are the subject of CFRA research to-book ratios, which means that these stocks are relatively high-priced in comparison with
reports, including exchange-traded investments whose investment objective is to the companies' Net Asset Values (NAVs). Stocks of growth companies or “growth securities”
substantially replicate the returns of a proprietary index of CFRA. In cases where CFRA is paid have market values that may be more volatile than those of other types of investments. Growth
fees that are tied to the amount of assets invested in a fund or the volume of trading activity securities typically do not pay a dividend, which can help cushion stock prices in market
in a fund, investment in the fund may result in CFRA receiving compensation in addition to the downturns and reduce potential losses.
subscription fees or other compensation for services rendered by CFRA, however, no part of
Value securities risk. Value stocks are those that generally have fallen out of favor in the
CFRA's compensation for services is tied to any recommendation or rating. Additional
marketplace and are considered bargain-priced compared with book value, replacement
information on a subject company may be available upon request.
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Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ)
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