First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

FTXL

Market cap $311M

Overview Fund Activity

105.53 USD

+0.35

0.33%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.33%

5 days

4.36%

1 month

6.17%

3 months

15.07%

6 months

28.02%

Year to date

19.81%

1 year

19.26%

5 years

125.3%

10 years

423.98%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

63% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 8

15% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $179M [Q1] → $205M (+$26M) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 104 [Q1] → 106 (+2) [Q2]

2.68% less ownership

Funds ownership: 76.33% [Q1] → 73.65% (-2.68%) [Q2]

57% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 46

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 0 (-1) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016.

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

The Semiconductor Investment Landscape: Demand Will Grow, But Cycles Define The Game

Semiconductors are essential to modern tech, but investing requires understanding their cyclical, capital-intensive, and segmented industry structure. Long-term outperformance comes from picking top-quartile companies with high ROE, proprietary tech, and supply chain control—most others underperform. Industry cycles are inevitable, but secular demand from AI, data centers, EVs, and automation keeps raising the baseline for growth.

The Semiconductor Investment Landscape: Demand Will Grow, But Cycles Define The Game

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market, the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/20/2016.

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/20/2016.

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) made its debut on 09/20/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

Launched on 09/20/2016, the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

SMH, SOXX, FTXL, SOXL ETFs crash as chip stocks dive

Semiconductor stocks have pulled back this year, hurting top exchange-traded funds that have long provided growth and stability. This crash is attributed to the ongoing trade war between the US and China, and the lingering fear that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble may have bursted.

SMH, SOXX, FTXL, SOXL ETFs crash as chip stocks dive

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) made its debut on 09/20/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street

Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.

Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street

3 Semiconductor Innovations To Watch In 2025

As the semiconductor industry moves to smaller scales, it must overcome several technical challenges. In 2025, we expect three key developments to make headlines: Gate-All-Around transistor designs, Backside Power Delivery, and an increased focus on semiconductor assembly and packaging.

3 Semiconductor Innovations To Watch In 2025

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