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First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund

63.24 USD
-1.00
1.56%
At close Updated Sep 15, 3:33 PM EDT
1 day
-1.56%
5 days
-1.92%
1 month
-1.71%
3 months
-1.46%
6 months
-1.33%
Year to date
-1.36%
1 year
-7.42%
5 years
29.62%
10 years
44.98%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
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: 14 | Existing positions closed: 10

11% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $154M [Q1] → $171M (+$16.7M) [Q2]

4.39% more ownership

Funds ownership: 53.09% [Q1] → 57.48% (+4.39%) [Q2]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 119 [Q1] → 123 (+4) [Q2]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 36 | Existing positions reduced: 44

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about FXG published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) made its debut on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
18 days ago
Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield
For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.
Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
Neutral
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?
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