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First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund

FXG

Market cap $231M

64.99 USD

-1.10

1.66%

At close Updated Aug 27, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.66%

5 days

-1.74%

1 month

-0.29%

3 months

5.81%

6 months

-6.33%

Year to date

6.61%

1 year

0.06%

5 years

13.54%

10 years

34.5%

Consumer Staples

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

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Neutral 80%

Negative 0%

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs to Gain as Trump Waives Off Tariffs on Beef Imports Temporarily

Trump's 90-day beef tariff waiver could lower costs for fast-food chains and meat distributors, benefiting ETFs with exposure to these companies.

ETFs to Gain as Trump Waives Off Tariffs on Beef Imports Temporarily

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

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 May 8, 2007.

Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?

Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Retail/Restaurant Outlook

The LSEG Retail/Restaurant Index reported Q1 2026 earnings growth of 27.2%. Retail earnings in the first quarter of 2026 received a significant boost from a historic tax refund season, reinforcing consumer spending at a time when the labor market remained resilient. Q2 2026 earnings are currently expected to mark the weakest growth rate of the year, with consensus forecasts calling for a gradual improvement during the second half of the year.

Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Retail/Restaurant Outlook

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?

The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) was launched on May 8, 2007, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?

Focus in on Consumer Staples Dividend Payers With These ETFs

When it comes to dividend plays, consumer staples stocks can be right up at the top—companies that generate reliable income regardless of market conditions. Consumer staples firms often enjoy pricing advantages, brand loyalty, and natural resistance to recessions.

Focus in on Consumer Staples Dividend Payers With These ETFs

Zacks Investment Research

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.

Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

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)?

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