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First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund (FXD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/29/2025: FXD (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 35.3% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.47 | 52 Weeks Range 49.67 - 68.31 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.67 - 68.31 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FXD) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the StrataQuantu00ae Consumer Discretionary Index. The fund invests in a broad range of consumer discretionary companies, utilizing the AlphaDEXu00ae methodology to select and weight securities based on growth factors.
Reputation and Reliability
First Trust is a well-established and reputable ETF issuer with a long track record of providing innovative investment solutions.
Management Expertise
First Trust has experienced professionals managing the ETF with proficiency in quantitative investment strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the StrataQuantu00ae Consumer Discretionary Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs an 'enhanced' index approach, selecting and weighting stocks based on factors like sales growth, price appreciation, and book value.
Composition The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of consumer discretionary companies.
Market Position
Market Share: The fund holds a portion of the consumer discretionary ETF market, but its share is smaller than some of its larger competitors.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 1587000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- XLY
- VCR
- RCD
Competitive Landscape
The consumer discretionary ETF industry is highly competitive, dominated by larger, passively managed funds. FXD's AlphaDEXu00ae methodology provides a differentiated approach, potentially offering higher returns but also carrying more risk. Larger competitors offer lower expense ratios and greater liquidity.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies, but it has generally delivered competitive returns relative to its benchmark over longer time horizons.
Benchmark Comparison: The fund aims to outperform its benchmark, the StrataQuantu00ae Consumer Discretionary Index. Relative performance will vary.
Expense Ratio: 0.63
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average daily trading volume is moderate, indicating reasonable liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically small, representing a relatively low cost of trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Consumer spending trends, economic growth, interest rates, and consumer confidence significantly impact FXD's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory is dependent on overall consumer discretionary spending and the effectiveness of the AlphaDEXu00ae strategy. Holdings are periodically rebalanced and re-weighted.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FXD's competitive advantage lies in its AlphaDEXu00ae methodology, which uses fundamental growth factors to select and weight securities. This differentiates it from passively managed consumer discretionary ETFs. It seeks to identify companies with strong growth potential. This active strategy can potentially deliver higher returns compared to market-cap weighted ETFs.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The fund can exhibit higher volatility than broader market ETFs due to its focus on consumer discretionary stocks.
Market Risk
The consumer discretionary sector is sensitive to economic cycles, which creates market risk. Underperformance of the AlphaDEXu00ae stock selection model creates additional risks.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking exposure to the consumer discretionary sector with the potential for enhanced returns through an active strategy may find FXD suitable.
Market Risk
FXD may be suitable for long-term investors comfortable with moderate to high risk, looking for potential outperformance in the consumer discretionary sector.
Summary
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FXD) offers exposure to the consumer discretionary sector using a unique AlphaDEXu00ae methodology. This active approach seeks to outperform traditional market-cap weighted indexes. The fund is more suitable for investors with moderate to high risk tolerance. FXD's performance is tied to the consumer discretionary sector and the success of its stock selection process. It is a smaller player with moderate liquidity.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- First Trust website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investors should consult with a financial professional 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 Consumer Discretionary 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 a modified equal-dollar weighted index that seeks to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the consumer discretionary sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
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