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Northern Lights Fund Trust IV - FMC Excelsior Focus Equity ETF(FMCX)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FMCX
11/06/2026: FMCX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
FMCX is an actively managed, concentrated US equity ETF that seeks long-term capital appreciation through fundamental security selection. Its primary strength lies in the potential for active outperformance, though this comes with higher costs and volatility compared to passive funds. It is intended for investors who favor high-conviction, concentrated portfolios over broad-market diversification. Key risks include stock-specific volatility, lower liquidity, and the potential for manager underperformance. Investors should monitor the fund’s performance relative to its benchmarks and assess if its specific strategy aligns with their risk tolerance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The fund focuses on selecting companies with growth potential identified through fundamental analysis. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fits depend on the current stock selection aligning with market leadership trends. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The strategy may incorporate value-oriented stock selection but is not strictly a value fund. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund prioritizes capital appreciation over consistent dividend income generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Concentrated equity portfolios inherently carry higher volatility than diversified index funds. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an experienced market participant who understands the risks of concentrated, active management and seeks potential outperformance.
Suitability
The fund is best suited for long-term investors comfortable with higher volatility and the active risks inherent in concentrated strategies.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Concentrated stock picking can lead to significant price swings compared to diversified benchmarks. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | As an equity fund, it is fully exposed to broader systemic market downturns. |
| Concentration | High | A smaller number of holdings increases the impact of individual company performance on the total portfolio. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The higher expense ratio requires the manager to consistently outperform to provide net value. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Low trading volume can make it difficult to enter or exit large positions without affecting the price. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund's reliance on specific sub-sectors or themes introduces idiosyncratic business risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FMCX displays higher historical volatility than broad market indices due to its concentrated holdings.
Market Risk
The fund faces significant market risk as its performance is tied to the volatility of US equity markets and the success of its stock-picking strategy.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | US Large-Cap Equities | 95 | The fund primarily invests in large, established US companies with strong fundamental profiles. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | The fund maintains a small allocation to cash for liquidity and tactical flexibility. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 15.94% | Avg. Invested days 68 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | ETF Returns Performance |

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