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FSZ:NSD-First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX® Fund (USD)

ETF | Miscellaneous Region |

Last Closing

USD 63.4024

Change

+0.15 (+0.24)%

Market Cap

USD 0.08B

Volume

1.07K

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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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 stocks from the NASDAQ Switzerland Index (the base index) that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Company Website : http://www.ftportfolios.com/

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Miscellaneous Region

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
ENZL iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF

+0.17 (+0.37%)

 USD 0.08B
FKU First Trust United Kingdom Alp..

+0.19 (+0.50%)

 USD 0.07B
DAX Global X DAX Germany ETF

+0.35 (+1.04%)

 USD 0.07B
QAT iShares MSCI Qatar ETF

N/A

 USD 0.07B
UAE iShares MSCI UAE ETF

+0.10 (+0.61%)

 USD 0.05B
FGM First Trust Germany AlphaDEX®..

+0.32 (+0.84%)

 USD 8.01M
TUR iShares MSCI Turkey ETF

+0.55 (+1.55%)

 N/A

ETFs Containing FSZ

CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 3.34 % 0.66 %

+0.08 (+0.49%)

 CAD 0.98B
IFV First Trust Dorsey Wright.. 0.00 % 0.30 %

+0.09 (+0.49%)

 USD 0.18B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Miscellaneous Region) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -2.53% 25% F 46% F
Dividend Return 1.54% 38% F 29% F
Total Return -1.00% 25% F 45% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -1.09% 38% F 48% F
Dividend Return 1.56% 38% F 29% F
Total Return 0.47% 25% F 47% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 18.11% 63% D 62% D
Dividend Return 13.07% 38% F 53% F
Total Return 31.18% 63% D 64% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.21% 75% C 58% F
Dividend Return 10.36% 50% F 59% D-
Total Return 2.15% 25% F 53% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.64% 75% C 78% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 52.75% 75% C 79% B-
Market Capitalization 0.08B 86% B+ 35% F

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:
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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

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

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.

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.

Positive cash flow

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

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.