First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETFFTXL
FTXL
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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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
14% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $179M [Q1] → $203M (+$24.4M) [Q2]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 104 [Q1] → 104 (+0) [Q2]
3.24% less ownership
Funds ownership: 76.33% [Q1] → 73.1% (-3.24%) [Q2]
56% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 45
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 0 (-1) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FTXL.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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.
Negative
Invezz
4 months ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street
Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
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.
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