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First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF(AGQI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AGQI
09/28/2026: AGQI (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AGQI provides exposure to high-quality global companies through an active management strategy focused on dividend income and balance sheet strength. Its primary strength lies in its ability to selectively filter investments, offering an alternative to passive index-tracking products in the global equity income space. The fund serves as a tactical or core component for investors focused on dividends and risk mitigation. Key risks include higher expense ratios, lower market liquidity, and potential underperformance relative to low-cost passive peers. It is best suited for long-term income-oriented investors who value active professional oversight.
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 fund focuses on quality, it may lag behind high-growth sectors due to its emphasis on dividends and established companies. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's strategy is oriented toward valuation and quality rather than chasing short-term price momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The focus on quality companies and sustainable dividends is well-aligned with a long-term value-oriented philosophy. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund specifically targets quality dividend payers, making it an excellent fit for those seeking income-generating investments. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While quality stocks are generally safer, global market and currency risks remain inherent in the portfolio. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking an active, quality-focused approach to international income who are willing to pay a premium for potential alpha.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking to build a diversified, income-producing equity portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | The fund's active management attempts to dampen volatility but cannot eliminate the impact of broad market swings. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | As a global equity fund, it is fully exposed to systemic risks affecting international stock markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | Active selection may lead to temporary concentrations in specific high-quality sectors or regions. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium / high | The higher expense ratio requires the manager to consistently outperform to provide value net of fees. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Low trading volume can make it more expensive to enter or exit large positions during market instability. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The fund's core mandate to select high-quality companies specifically aims to mitigate business failure risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility is moderate, consistent with global equity markets.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to significant market risk due to its global equity focus and lack of broad hedging.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Markets (US, Europe, Japan) | 75 | Exposure to stable, developed economies provides the foundation for the fund's quality-focused strategy. |
| Geography | Emerging Markets | 15 | Emerging market exposure adds a layer of growth potential to the diversified global portfolio. |
| Investment factor | High Quality / Dividend Growth | 10 | Focusing on companies with strong balance sheets and dividend growth history aims to lower downside risk. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 3.75% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 28, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $54.04M |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Expense Ratio | 0.8500000000000001% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.65% |
| Inception | Sep 24, 2015 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +12.40% |
| 1 Year | +17.16% |
| 3 Year | +13.41% |
| 5 Year | +5.88% |
| 10 Year | +0.72% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 10.96% |
| 3Y Volatility | 10.63% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.85 |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 49.66% |
| Large Cap | 36.60% |
| Mid Cap | 12.51% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23.44% |
| Financial Services | 17.49% |
| Industrials | 14.25% |
| Consumer Defensive | 10.74% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 14.94x |
| Portfolio P/B | 2.79x |
| Portfolio P/S | 2.44x |
| Holdings Turnover | 77.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | 5.89% |
| EOG Resources | 5.34% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 5.26% |
| BAE Systems | 5.22% |
| Bank of America | 4.79% |
Upturn AI Summary
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