CARZ invests in electric and autonomous vehicles, which it defines as future vehicles as well as on its related technology. The index includes companies that are primarily engaged in the following: (1) electric and autonomous vehicle manufacturing, (2) electric and autonomous vehicle enabling technologies, (3) electric and autonomous vehicle enabling materials, and (4) the development and manufacture of future automotive technology and products. It also includes technology companies focused on developing and supplying technology essential to manufacturing future vehicles. The index ranks the securities by market-cap and selects the top 100. These securities are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization with a single security cap of 4.5%. Prior to Jan. 26, 2022, the fund name was First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund. It followed the NASDAQ Global Auto Index, which focused on global automobile manufacturers.
