FTC:NSD-First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX® Fund (USD)

ETF | Large Growth |

Last Closing

USD 127.51

Change

+0.02 (+0.02)%

Market Cap

USD 1.11B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

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 designed to select growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM (the base index) that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Large Growth) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.38% 69% C- 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.02% 17% F 1% F
Total Return 16.40% 69% C- 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.05% 46% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 0.35% 23% F 3% F
Total Return 29.39% 46% F 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 80.30% 62% D 81% B-
Dividend Return 2.58% 23% F 8% B-
Total Return 82.88% 50% F 80% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.99% 64% D 72% C
Dividend Return 14.40% 50% F 70% C-
Total Return 0.41% 21% F 12% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.07% 79% B- 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 65.26% 50% F 86% B+
Market Capitalization 1.11B 54% F 72% C

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

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:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.