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First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund (FXZ)
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11/13/2025: FXZ (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 -3.7% | 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 11/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.46 | 52 Weeks Range 45.94 - 67.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 45.94 - 67.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The First Trust Materials AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FXZ) is an ETF that seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the StrataQuantu00ae Materials Index. It focuses on the materials sector using a quantitative, rules-based methodology to select and weight stocks.
Reputation and Reliability
First Trust is a well-established and reputable provider of ETFs, known for its innovative and thematic investment strategies.
Management Expertise
First Trust has a dedicated team of investment professionals with experience in quantitative analysis and ETF management.
Investment Objective
Goal
The primary investment goal of FXZ is to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the StrataQuantu00ae Materials Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: FXZ uses a quantitative, rules-based approach to select and weight stocks within the materials sector.
Composition The ETF holds stocks of companies in the materials sector, including chemicals, metals & mining, and construction materials.
Market Position
Market Share: FXZ holds a modest market share within the materials sector ETF landscape.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 343889731.17
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Materials Select Sector SPDRu00ae Fund (XLB)
- Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)
- iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)
Competitive Landscape
The materials sector ETF market is highly competitive, with XLB dominating in terms of AUM and market share. FXZ differentiates itself through its AlphaDEXu00ae methodology, which aims to identify and overweight stocks with strong growth and value characteristics. However, its expense ratio is relatively high compared to some of its larger competitors.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data will be available from fund provider information.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to the StrataQuantu00ae Materials Index to evaluate how well it tracks its benchmark.
Expense Ratio: 0.62
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume of FXZ is moderate, implying fair liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating reasonable trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, inflation, interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and commodity prices significantly affect FXZ.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is related to sector-specific economic forces, and demand for raw materials, influenced by developments in emerging economies, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FXZ's competitive edge lies in its AlphaDEXu00ae methodology, which utilizes a quantitative, rules-based approach to stock selection. This approach aims to identify companies with superior growth and value metrics within the materials sector, potentially leading to outperformance. However, this quantitative strategy might also be more volatile than broad market cap weighted ETFs. First Trust's established brand in thematic ETFs also adds to its appeal.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FXZ's volatility is expected to be moderate to high, given its focus on a single sector and the quantitative nature of its stock selection process.
Market Risk
FXZ is susceptible to market risk specific to the materials sector, including fluctuations in commodity prices, changes in demand, and regulatory developments.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking exposure to the materials sector with the potential for enhanced returns through a quantitative stock selection process and are comfortable with potentially higher volatility.
Market Risk
FXZ may be suitable for investors with a long-term investment horizon who are looking to diversify their portfolios with a sector-specific allocation and are willing to accept some active risk.
Summary
The First Trust Materials AlphaDEXu00ae Fund (FXZ) offers exposure to the materials sector through a quantitative AlphaDEXu00ae methodology. This approach aims to deliver potentially higher returns compared to traditional market-cap-weighted ETFs. However, it also entails higher expenses and potentially greater volatility. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before investing in FXZ. It is suited to those seeking targeted exposure to the materials sector within a broader investment portfolio.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- First Trust Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
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. Investing in ETFs involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
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 Materials AlphaDEX® Fund
Exchange NYSE ARCA | 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 index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the materials and processing sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
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