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First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund

FDT

Market cap $1.33B

95.71 USD

-1.68

1.73%

At close Updated Sep 14, 11:30 AM EDT

1 day

-1.73%

5 days

-2.7%

1 month

0.19%

3 months

-4.4%

6 months

7.73%

Year to date

19.01%

1 year

26.1%

5 years

49.08%

10 years

100.99%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 100%

Neutral 0%

Negative 0%

FDT: Still Solid, But The Advantages Have Diminished

First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX ETF is downgraded to Hold after an updated assessment of its returns and risks versus peer funds. FDT's sector allocation has shifted, with industrials still leading, but financials sharply reduced, and information technology exposure notably increased. The fund's expense ratio is 0.80%, and fund turnover is now at 109%, raising cost concerns relative to peers with similar or better risk-adjusted returns.

FDT: Still Solid, But The Advantages Have Diminished

FDT: Superior Fundamentals And Returns With High Volatility

First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX ETF (FDT) offers a diversified, 300-stock portfolio focused on value or growth, with strong fundamentals and dividend growth. FDT emphasizes Japan and industrials, delivering higher earnings and sales growth than its benchmark, but exhibits high volatility and deep drawdowns. FDT has outperformed IDEV and peers, yet lags in Sharpe ratio due to risk profile and carries the highest expense ratio (0.80%).

FDT: Superior Fundamentals And Returns With High Volatility

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U.S. Equities Lag International in 2025: 5 Top ETF Performers

International ETFs like FDT, IDV, FDTS, EFAS & FLEU soared as investors pivot from pricey and uncertain policy-driven U.S. markets to undervalued international plays.

U.S. Equities Lag International in 2025: 5 Top ETF Performers

FDT Benefits From Unique International Exposure

First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX ETF (FDT) is rated Buy, driven by strong returns and unique sector allocations versus peers. FDT outperforms international peers, aided by exposure to Industrials, Materials, and mid-cap growth/value stocks. Risks include high management fees and concentrated country exposure in Asia, but reasonable valuations and dividend growth support further upside.

FDT Benefits From Unique International Exposure

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