FDTS:NSD-First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (USD)

ETF | Foreign Small/Mid Value | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 39.97

Change

+0.08 (+0.20)%

Market Cap

USD 6.61M

Volume

100.00

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NASDAQ AlphaDEX(R) Developed Markets Ex-US Small Cap Index. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in common stocks and/or depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index is designed to select small cap stocks from the NASDAQ Developed Markets Ex-US Index that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX(R) selection methodology. The fund is non-diversified.

Inception Date: 15/02/2012

Primary Benchmark: NASDAQ AlphaDEX(R) DevMkts xUS SC TR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.8%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.80 %

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Small/Mid Value) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -1.14% 100% F 48% F
Dividend Return 2.11% 100% F 38% F
Total Return 0.97% 100% F 48% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -0.80% 100% F 49% F
Dividend Return 2.12% 100% F 38% F
Total Return 1.32% 100% F 48% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 4.83% 100% F 56% F
Dividend Return 14.87% 100% F 62% D
Total Return 19.69% 100% F 57% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.18% 100% F 56% F
Dividend Return 10.09% 100% F 59% D-
Total Return 2.91% 100% F 66% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.06% 100% F 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return 43.76% 100% F 73% C
Market Capitalization 6.61M 100% F 9% A-

Annual Financials (USD)

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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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning 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.

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.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:

There is nothing we particularly dislike