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First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX® Fund (FAB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: FAB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 6.14% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.1 | 52 Weeks Range 67.70 - 89.14 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 67.70 - 89.14 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX® Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FAD) is designed to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the StrataQuantu00ae Multi-Cap Value Index. It seeks to identify and weight value stocks based on factors such as book value to price, cash flow to price, and return on assets.
Reputation and Reliability
First Trust is a well-established ETF provider with a reputation for offering innovative and rules-based investment strategies.
Management Expertise
First Trust has a dedicated team of portfolio managers and analysts with experience in quantitative investing and ETF management.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the StrataQuantu00ae Multi-Cap Value Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The fund aims to track the StrataQuantu00ae Multi-Cap Value Index, a fundamentally weighted index of value stocks.
Composition The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of mid- and large-capitalization U.S. stocks identified as value stocks based on various fundamental factors.
Market Position
Market Share: Data unavailable.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 450357295
Competitors
Key Competitors
- IWS
- VTV
- IWN
- VOE
Competitive Landscape
The ETF industry for value investing is highly competitive. FAD differentiates itself through its AlphaDEX methodology. Advantages include potential for outperformance through its fundamental weighting. Disadvantages include higher expense ratio compared to passively managed value ETFs.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be sourced from financial websites such as Morningstar or ETFdb.com. Data unavailable to populate.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison should be sourced from financial websites such as Morningstar or ETFdb.com. Data unavailable to populate.
Expense Ratio: 0.7
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume provides sufficient liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, indicating good liquidity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators such as interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth, along with sector-specific growth prospects, influence the performance of FAD.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trends depend on the performance of value stocks and the effectiveness of the AlphaDEX methodology in identifying undervalued companies.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FAD's competitive advantage lies in its AlphaDEX methodology, which uses fundamental factors to identify and weight value stocks. This rules-based approach aims to enhance returns compared to traditional market-cap weighted indexes. The fund also benefits from the reputation and resources of First Trust, a well-known ETF provider. FAD distinguishes itself by potentially offering greater value appreciation in comparison to other value-focused funds.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FAD's volatility will depend on the volatility of its underlying holdings, which are value stocks. Historical volatility data can be found on financial websites.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to market risk, meaning that its value can fluctuate based on overall market conditions and investor sentiment. Value stocks may underperform growth stocks in certain market environments.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
FAD is suitable for investors seeking exposure to U.S. value stocks with the potential for enhanced returns through a fundamental weighting strategy.
Market Risk
FAD is suitable for long-term investors with a moderate risk tolerance looking to diversify their portfolio with a value-oriented ETF.
Summary
The First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FAD) offers exposure to U.S. value stocks using a fundamentally weighted index. Its AlphaDEX methodology aims to identify undervalued companies and enhance returns. The fund has a moderate expense ratio and is suitable for long-term investors seeking value exposure. However, investors should consider its volatility, market risks, and the potential for underperformance compared to growth stocks during certain market cycles.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- First Trust website
- Morningstar
- ETFdb.com
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX® Fund
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The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select value stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM, NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index TM and NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index TM that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
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