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FPA:NSD-First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund (USD)

ETF | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 27.2

Change

+0.36 (+1.34)%

Market Cap

USD 0.03B

Volume

11.00

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks 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) Asia Pacific ex-Japan 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 stocks from the NASDAQ Asia Pacific ex-Japan 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.

Company Website : www.ftportfolios.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Inception Date: 18/04/2011

Primary Benchmark: NASDAQ AlphaDEX(R) Asia Pac exJPN 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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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-04-26 )

Largest Industry Peers for Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia .. 0.67 %

+0.36 (+0.51%)

 USD 2.24B
AIA iShares Asia 50 ETF 0.50 %

+0.54 (+0.84%)

 USD 1.46B
EEMA iShares MSCI Emerging Markets .. 0.50 %

+0.39 (+0.55%)

 USD 0.41B

ETFs Containing FPA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.15% 25% F 55% F
Dividend Return 0.43% 100% F 27% F
Total Return 0.29% 25% F 54% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.07% 50% F 56% F
Dividend Return 2.67% 100% F 42% F
Total Return 5.74% 50% F 57% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -9.51% 25% F 49% F
Dividend Return 15.29% 100% F 67% D+
Total Return 5.78% 75% C 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.16% 50% F 52% F
Dividend Return 5.41% 100% F 59% D-
Total Return 3.25% 100% F 69% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.71% 50% F 71% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 22.80% 100% F 59% D-
Market Capitalization 0.03B 25% F 13% 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.

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.

What to not like:
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.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.