FAD:NSD-First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund

ETF | Mid-Cap Growth | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 71.49

Change

+0.04 (+0.06)%

Market Cap

USD 0.08B

Volume

8.78K

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of the Nasdaq AlphaDEX(R) Multi Cap Growth Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is designed to select growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index, NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index and NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology.

Inception Date: 08/05/2007

Primary Benchmark: NASDAQ AlphaDEX(R) Multi-C Growth TR USD

Primary Index: S&P 500 TR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.7%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.69 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

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Assets

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-03-19 )

Largest Industry Peers for Mid-Cap Growth

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
PDP Invesco DWA Momentum ETF 0.62 %

+0.01 (+0.01%)

USD 1.28B
FNY First Trust Mid Cap Growth Alp.. 0.70 %

-0.18 (-0.24%)

USD 0.32B

ETFs Containing FAD

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Mid-Cap Growth) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.62% 38% F 60% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 16.62% 38% F 60% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.66% 63% D 67% D+
Dividend Return 0.18% 71% C- 2% F
Total Return 2.84% 63% D 63% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 55.18% 100% F 70% C-
Dividend Return 2.22% 80% B- 7% C-
Total Return 57.39% 100% F 67% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.12% 75% C 63% D
Dividend Return 11.54% 75% C 61% D-
Total Return 0.42% 75% C 12% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 10.47% 75% C 86% B+
Risk Adjusted Return 110.24% 88% B+ 92% A
Market Capitalization 0.08B 63% D 40% F

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

What to not like:

There is nothing we particularly dislike