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First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG)
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11/05/2025: FTXG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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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 -4.2% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.6 | 52 Weeks Range 21.45 - 25.38 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.45 - 25.38 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) seeks to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index. This index employs a proprietary factor-based methodology to select and weight securities of U.S. food and beverage companies.
Reputation and Reliability
First Trust is a well-established ETF provider known for offering innovative and actively managed ETFs.
Management Expertise
First Trust Advisors L.P. has a dedicated team of investment professionals with experience in managing a wide range of ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
The ETF aims to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, which uses a quantitative methodology to select and weight securities based on factors like volatility, value, and growth.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of common stocks of U.S. food and beverage companies.
Market Position
Market Share: FTXG holds a moderate market share within the food and beverage ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 106163494.72
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ)
- Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP)
- iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)
Competitive Landscape
The food and beverage ETF landscape is moderately competitive with XLP dominating the consumer staples sector. FTXG competes by utilizing a smart beta approach, targeting companies with strong factor characteristics. XLP is broader including household products and personal care. PBJ and IYK have fewer assets, offering focused exposure.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is readily available from various financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance can be compared to the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index to assess tracking accuracy.
Expense Ratio: 0.056
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
FTXG's average daily trading volume is moderate, which can affect order execution.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating efficient trading of the ETF.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Consumer spending trends, commodity prices, and regulatory changes can influence the performance of FTXG.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the performance of its underlying index, which is driven by the performance of the selected food and beverage companies. Strategic adjustments to the index's composition may influence future growth.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FTXG's smart beta approach differentiates it from traditional market-cap weighted ETFs. The index's factor-based methodology aims to identify companies with strong growth potential and lower volatility. The ETF offers targeted exposure to the food and beverage sector, potentially appealing to investors seeking specific factor tilts. However, the specific quant strategy behind the index can be a black box, lacking transparency compared to some other ETFs.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FTXG's volatility is generally in line with the broader food and beverage sector.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to market risk, sector-specific risk (food and beverage industry), and risk related to the index's selection criteria.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to the food and beverage sector with a preference for a smart beta approach may find FTXG appealing.
Market Risk
FTXG may be suitable for long-term investors seeking sector-specific exposure, but its factor-based strategy may appeal to active traders as well.
Summary
First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) provides targeted exposure to the US food and beverage sector, using a smart-beta approach to select and weight securities. The fund aims to offer investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, differentiating it from traditional market-cap weighted ETFs. Its factor-based approach could appeal to those seeking long-term capital appreciation and sector diversification, although the indexu2019s methodology adds complexity and might lack transparency compared to other broad-based funds. With moderate liquidity and expenses, FTXG is suitable for investors with sector-specific objectives and risk tolerance consistent with the food and beverage industry.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- First Trust website
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Morningstar
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. 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 Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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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 underlying index. The index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the food and beverage sector that have been selected based upon their liquidity and ranking. The fund is non-diversified.
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