Comprehensive Guide to ETF and Bond Screeners

What is an ETF Screener? 

An ETF Screener allows you to evaluate ETFs and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) using a range of financial, analytical, and technical metrics. 

You can access the ETF Screener through the main menu:

Clicking on the template's name opens a menu with available options. The "Popular Screens" section features popular templates that can be filtered accordingly.

Analysis filters and columns are found within the Analysis section of the relevant dialog boxes. This area includes attributes and indicators such as the details of the investment strategy, the makeup of the ETF portfolio, fund inflow and outflow trends, net assets, and additional related data.

The Security Information section provides details regarding the issuer, asset class, ETF category and focus, adherence to UCITS standards, country of registration, and additional relevant information.

Besides the column groups featuring well-known technical indicators, the updated screener also includes column groups with analytical indicators exclusive to ETFs:

•              Fund Flows, which show the inflow and outflow of ETF funds over various timeframes;

•              NAV Performance, indicating the net asset value and its change over time, along with the total return on net assets;

•              Holdings, providing comprehensive details about the portfolio composition, including issuer names, regions, and the percentage weight of top holdings within the fund.

What is the Bond Screener?

You can access the Bond Screener through the main menu:

By clicking on the screener header, you can choose an option to access a list of custom and frequently used templates. The Popular Screens section features popular templates along with available filters:

For easy access, the commonly used filters are positioned in the top section of the screener.

The screener includes particular indicators used for bond analysis.

Let's review each category of specific indicators:

- Security Information: This section outlines the key attributes of the bond, including its type, issuance details, yield, and terms. Metrics such as Yield to Maturity (%), Maturity Term, and Redemption Method help evaluate the instrument’s attractiveness, risk profile, and liquidity.

- Ratings: Here, you will find credit ratings assigned to both the bond and its issuer, along with relevant outlooks. These ratings are vital for assessing the reliability of the instrument and the likelihood of default.

- Issuer: This part provides details about the bond issuer, including the country, sector, industry, ticker (if the issuer is listed on an exchange), and beneficiary. These details enable an assessment of the issuer’s credibility based on geographic and industry factors.

- Amounts: Information regarding the bond’s face value, outstanding amount, and minimum investment requirements is included here. These data points are important for analyzing the issuance size, liquidity, and market accessibility.

- Coupon: This section describes the coupon payments, including their type, frequency, and payment schedule. It helps in estimating expected income and understanding the specifics of payment calculations and timing.

- Bond Features: Here, you will find the structural characteristics of the bond, such as the presence of call or put options, sinking fund provisions, redemption type, early redemption options, ranking, and details about the nearest redemption date and price. This information aids in evaluating the bond’s flexibility, priority status, and early redemption possibilities.

All key details are organized within sets of columns.