MAGA, DEMZ: ETFs Taking Sides in Politics

The video discusses two politically themed ETFs: the Democratic Large Cap Core ETF (Dems) and the Point Bridge America First ETF (MAGA). Dems focuses on companies supporting Democratic causes, while MAGA targets those backing Republican interests. Dems has 45 holdings in sectors like computers and retail, excluding fossil fuels. MAGA includes energy, industrials, and financials with 150 stocks. Both ETFs have similar assets but differ in expense ratios. Dems aligns with the market, whereas MAGA outperforms. Both receive a green light from Bloomberg Intelligence, with a warning for alternative weightings.

What is the primary focus of the Democratic Large Cap Core ETF (Dems)?

• Companies in the energy sector

• Companies with no political contributions

• Companies with over 75% contributions to Democratic causes

• Companies supporting Republican causes

Which sectors are primarily included in the Dems ETF?

• Computers, retail, and insurance

• Healthcare, technology, and utilities

• Energy, industrials, and financials

• Real estate, consumer goods, and telecommunications

What distinguishes the MAGA ETF in terms of sector allocation?

• Includes energy, industrials, and financials

• Focuses on technology and healthcare

• Invests in small-cap companies

• Excludes energy sector

How does the expense ratio of the MAGA ETF compare to that of the Dems ETF?

• Dems has a higher expense ratio

• MAGA has a higher expense ratio

• Both have the same expense ratio

• MAGA has a lower expense ratio

What is the Bloomberg Intelligence Traffic light rating for both ETFs?

• Both get a red light

• Both get a green light

• Dems gets a green light, MAGA gets a red light

• MAGA gets a green light, Dems gets a red light