First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 22 [Q4 2024] → 21 (-1) [Q1 2025]
5.56% less ownership
Funds ownership: 83.19% [Q4 2024] → 77.63% (-5.56%) [Q1 2025]
22% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $53.9M [Q4 2024] → $42M (-$11.9M) [Q1 2025]
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 1 | Existing positions closed: 2
67% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 4 | Existing positions reduced: 12
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FKU.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
After Brexit Came Regrexit - What's Next?
Absolute Return Partners is a London-based investment advisory business. Founded by Niels Jensen in 2002, it focuses on providing bespoke alternative investment solutions to institutional investors.
Positive
CNBC International TV
7 months ago
UK equities are cheap and aggregate, says strategist
Peter Toogood, chief investment officer at Embark Group, discusses U.K. and European equity markets and the productivity issues affecting them.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
Why The Bank Of England Won't Diverge From The Fed For Long
The Bank of England may have got a head-start on the Federal Reserve, but the tone from UK policymakers is still much more cautious. We think the Bank will be more confident in the inflation outlook and will be content with accelerating the pace of cuts.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming
With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this month.
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