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First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

24.18 USD
-0.35
1.43%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
24.19
+0.01
0.04%
1 day
-1.43%
5 days
-1.55%
1 month
-5.25%
3 months
-2.93%
6 months
2.72%
Year to date
0.17%
1 year
0.88%
5 years
67.80%
10 years
-3.24%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

104% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 24

77% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.64B [Q3] → $2.89B (+$1.26B) [Q4]

25% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q3] → 10 (+2) [Q4]

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 239 [Q3] → 256 (+17) [Q4]

2.94% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.31% [Q3] → 77.25% (+2.94%) [Q4]

23% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 76 | Existing positions reduced: 99

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FTGC.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 3 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 17, 2024 Record Date: December 17, 2024 Payable Date: December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchang.
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FTGC: Active Commodity Exposure That Works
Commodities are making a comeback due to concerns around inflation and offer diversification benefits to investment portfolios. First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund ETF is an actively managed fund that provides exposure to a diversified basket of commodities. The FTGC ETF's unique strategy aims to maximize returns by balancing its weight among different commodity sub-sectors and has outperformed competitors in the past.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Time to Buy Commodity ETFs as "Super Squeeze" in the Cards?
HSBC's chief economist Paul Bloxham described global commodity markets as being in a "super squeeze," primarily driven by supply constraints, as quoted on CNBC.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the declaration of distributions for 3 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:     December 15, 2023 Record Date:     December 18, 2023 Payable Date:     December 29, 2023 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Tru.
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FTGC: Tactical Exposure For Tail Risk Component, Not For Capital Appreciation
The case for allocating to fixed income and commodities is strengthening as we enter a new macroeconomic cycle. The First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund is a one holding for investors looking to balance their portfolios and hedge tail risk. FTGC provides exposure to commodities and fixed income through a diversified portfolio, making it a liquid and convenient option for investors.
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