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First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund

158.50 USD
-1.15
0.72%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-0.72%
5 days
1.2%
1 month
3.76%
3 months
11.95%
6 months
23.48%
Year to date
14.21%
1 year
24.13%
5 years
87.37%
10 years
221.57%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

160% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 5

46% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $122M [Q1] → $178M (+$56M) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 69 [Q1] → 77 (+8) [Q2]

5.03% more ownership

Funds ownership: 57.08% [Q1] → 62.1% (+5.03%) [Q2]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 24 | Existing positions reduced: 23

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
4 Unlikely ETFs Hit 52-Week Highs — The Market's Just Catching On To What They Know
Smart beta and active strategies helped four diverse ETFs outperform and hit 52-week highs amid shifting macro trends. From defensive utilities to innovation-driven tech, these ETFs are thriving by rejecting traditional market-cap indexing.
4 Unlikely ETFs Hit 52-Week Highs — The Market's Just Catching On To What They Know
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market, the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 05/08/2007, the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market, the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
9 months ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market, the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
FAD: Growth ETF With Fading Attractiveness
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF employs a sophisticated growth strategy, including large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, with a 50% allocation to large caps. FAD is well-diversified across sectors and holdings, offering high aggregate cash flow growth without sacrificing value. Despite being on par with the Russell 3000 since 2007, FAD has lagged behind popular growth ETFs in the past decade.
FAD: Growth ETF With Fading Attractiveness
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
11 months ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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