First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,431 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
15% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $42M [Q1] → $48.1M (+$6.15M) [Q2]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 21 [Q1] → 22 (+1) [Q2]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 7
1.51% less ownership
Funds ownership: 77.63% [Q1] → 76.11% (-1.51%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FKU.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
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.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months 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
3 months 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 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
10 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.
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