First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

FKU

Market cap $71.8M

Overview Fund Activity

47.89 USD

-0.08

0.17%

At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.17%

5 days

0.29%

1 month

1.08%

3 months

4.2%

6 months

16.8%

Year to date

26.39%

1 year

15.59%

5 years

52.86%

10 years

14.3%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

40% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 5

16% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $42M [Q1] → $48.5M (+$6.53M) [Q2]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 21 [Q1] → 23 (+2) [Q2]

0.91% less ownership

Funds ownership: 77.63% [Q1] → 76.72% (-0.91%) [Q2]

13% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 8

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about FKU published over the past 30 days

September BoE: A Pause Amidst "Prominent" Upside Inflation Risks

The Bank of England held its Bank Rate at 4.00% in September, reflecting a more unified and cautious stance amid persistent inflation risks. MPC members overwhelmingly supported maintaining rates and continuing quantitative tightening, reducing gilt holdings by £70 billion over the next year.

September BoE: A Pause Amidst "Prominent" Upside Inflation Risks

UK August CPI: Stable Inflation Confirms A BoE Pause Tomorrow

UK inflation remained stable in August, with headline and core CPI readings aligning with expectations and showing only modest shifts in goods and services. Energy and food prices continue to exert upward pressure, but underlying measures, especially in services, suggest some easing in inflationary trends.

UK August CPI: Stable Inflation Confirms A BoE Pause Tomorrow

July UK CPI: Inflation Heats Up, But The BoE May Look Through The Noise

UK July CPI surprised to the upside, driven by volatile components like energy and airfares, but underlying inflation pressures remain nuanced. Core and services inflation are still firm, but much of the persistence is due to one-off or volatile factors rather than broad-based demand.

July UK CPI: Inflation Heats Up, But The BoE May Look Through The Noise

June BoE: The Bank of England Pauses To Digest Weakening Growth And Employment Data

The Bank of England paused rate cuts at 4.25%, reflecting caution amid weakening UK growth and labor market data. Recent inflation data aligns with BoE forecasts, but risks remain two-sided.

June BoE: The Bank of England Pauses To Digest Weakening Growth And Employment Data

UK CPI April: A Hot, Services Inflation Surprise

UK inflation surged in April, driven by higher utility bills and holiday travel, with CPI rising 1.2% MoM and 3.5% YoY, exceeding expectations. Core inflation also accelerated, highlighting persistent services sector price pressures, while goods inflation remained subdued and some categories like clothing saw deflation.

UK CPI April: A Hot, Services Inflation Surprise

May BoE Decision: Progress On Inflation Allows Another BoE Cut

The Bank of England cut its Bank Rate by 25 bps to 4.25%, reflecting a cautious approach amid inflation concerns and slowing growth. The decision was highly contested, with members divided between a larger cut and holding rates steady, ultimately opting for a middle ground.

May BoE Decision: Progress On Inflation Allows Another BoE Cut

February U.K. CPI: Cool February Inflation Counters The January Flare Up

February's UK CPI inflation data came in below expectations, with headline CPI at 2.8% YoY and core CPI at 3.5% YoY. Energy and food prices contributed to inflation, but energy remains deflationary YoY; food, alcohol, and tobacco prices are significant inflation drivers.

February U.K. CPI: Cool February Inflation Counters The January Flare Up

Zacks Investment Research

Trump's Trade War an Opportunity for the UK? ETFs to Watch

Look at U.K. ETFs as the U.S. proposes a 25% tariff on the EU, positioning the UK on the favorable side of the trade equation.

Trump's Trade War an Opportunity for the UK? ETFs to Watch

FKU: Hardly Perfect, But Maybe Worth Looking At

The First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX ETF is not as popular as the established iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF but has outperformed the latter on a total return basis. We look beyond total returns and seek to examine if FKU is more compelling than its larger peer. UK's macros, while still not resilient, appear to be showing some positive signs off late.

FKU: Hardly Perfect, But Maybe Worth Looking At

U.K. Equities − A Haven For Income And Value

The UK economy has steadily recovered from the Covid-19 contraction, with a projected growth rate of nearly 2% in 2025. The FTSE 100 offers attractive dividend yields, with many companies providing yields above 4%, appealing to income-seeking investors.

U.K. Equities − A Haven For Income And Value

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