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First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX® Fund(FYT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FYT
11/06/2026: FYT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
FYT provides exposure to U.S. small-cap companies selected through the AlphaDEX® methodology, which balances value and growth factors. Its strengths include a disciplined, quantitative process and the backing of a reputable issuer, making it an alternative to traditional market-cap-weighted indices. It serves as a tactical or strategic portfolio component for investors seeking a value-oriented small-cap tilt. However, investors should be mindful of its higher expense ratio and the inherent volatility and liquidity risks associated with small-cap equities. It is best suited for long-term investors who believe in the efficacy of the AlphaDEX selection process and can tolerate the risks of the small-cap segment.
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 | Mixed fit | While the AlphaDEX screen includes growth factors, pure-play growth investors may prefer more focused large-cap growth vehicles. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The methodology incorporates price appreciation metrics that may appeal to those looking for a value-momentum hybrid approach. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | This fund is specifically designed for value investors seeking small-cap exposure with fundamental valuation screens. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While many small-cap value stocks pay dividends, this is not a dedicated high-dividend yield fund. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap equities are inherently volatile and generally unsuitable for low-risk or capital-preservation portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone seeking exposure to small-cap value stocks through a systematic, factor-based lens who is comfortable with higher volatility and higher expense ratios in exchange for a specific investment process.
Suitability
This fund is best suited for long-term investors looking to add a small-cap value tilt to a diversified portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small-cap stocks historically experience greater price swings than larger companies. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is subject to systemic economic and market-wide declines. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund's factor-based methodology may cause it to deviate significantly from broader market indices. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The expense ratio is higher than plain-vanilla index funds, creating a performance hurdle. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Smaller companies held by the fund can experience reduced liquidity during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Concentration in specific value-oriented sectors can increase sensitivity to sector-specific shocks. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FYT historically exhibits high volatility typical of small-cap equities, often exceeding the volatility of the broader S&P 500.
Market Risk
The fund is vulnerable to market sentiment shifts and economic downturns that affect smaller firms' capital access and earnings capacity.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | U.S. Small-Cap Equities | 99 | This provides broad exposure to smaller, U.S.-based companies that are screened for value and growth characteristics. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1 | This represents minor residual cash held for operational purposes or pending reinvestment. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 3.57% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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