IFV:NSD-First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF

ETF | Foreign Large Blend | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 18.99

Change

-0.12 (-0.63)%

Market Cap

USD 0.39B

Volume

0.37M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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Verdict

About

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before fees and expenses) of an index called the Dorsey Wright International Focus Five Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that comprise the index. The ETFs in which the fund invests are advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., the fund's investment advisor. The fund, using an indexing investment approach, attempts to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the index. It is non-diversified.

Inception Date: 22/07/2014

Primary Benchmark: Dorsey Wright Intl Focus Five USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.3%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.30 %

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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: 2018-10-17 )

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ESGD iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ET.. 0.20 %

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ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF 0.31 %

+0.29 (+0.55%)

USD 4.68B
FDT First Trust Developed Markets .. 0.80 %

+0.33 (+0.59%)

USD 0.42B
RFDI First Trust RiverFront Dynamic.. 0.83 %

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CIL VictoryShares International Vo.. 0.45 %

+0.32 (+0.74%)

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IPKW Invesco International BuyBack .. 0.55 %

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CIZ VictoryShares Developed Enhanc.. 0.45 %

+0.17 (+0.54%)

USD 0.04B

ETFs Containing IFV

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Large Blend) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -14.65% 7% C- 30% F
Dividend Return 1.08% 23% F 33% F
Total Return -13.57% 7% C- 30% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -12.57% 8% B- 33% F
Dividend Return 1.91% 46% F 48% F
Total Return -10.65% 8% B- 33% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.93% 46% F 43% F
Dividend Return 5.03% 31% F 41% F
Total Return 1.10% 23% F 30% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.19% 15% F 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 38.15% 15% F 49% F
Market Capitalization 0.39B 73% C 63% D

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Analyst Rating

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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:

There is nothing we particularly like

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.