First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund (FXL)
FXL is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the StrataQuant Technology Index. FXL launched on May 8, 2007 and has a 0.61% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33734X1761 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 00033734X176 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2007 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Technology Equities |
| Index Tracked | StrataQuant Technology Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund has a high expense ratio of 0.61%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund had a return of -1.05% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.29% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund had an annualized return of 15.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.43%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.05% | 5.29% |
| 1 month | -4.16% | -2.47% |
| 6 months | 13.83% | 16.40% |
| 1 year | 24.29% | 20.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.05% | 11.60% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 15.81% | 10.43% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.85% | 4.32% | -0.84% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.66% | -4.86% | 12.60% | 7.88% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund(FXL)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund (FXL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund granted a 0.44% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.56 | $0.52 | $0.31 | $0.14 | $0.05 | $0.27 | $0.17 | $0.14 | $0.43 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 0.44% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 0.11% | 0.04% | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.27% | 1.12% | 0.36% | 0.63% | 0.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund was 61.41%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 516 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund drawdown is 8.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.41% | Oct 11, 2007 | 269 | Nov 20, 2008 | 516 | Dec 10, 2010 | 785 |
| -38.49% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 331 | Feb 9, 2024 | 565 |
| -33.96% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 52 | May 29, 2020 | 70 |
| -31.96% | Feb 18, 2011 | 157 | Oct 3, 2011 | 444 | Jul 11, 2013 | 601 |
| -25.96% | Jun 4, 2015 | 175 | Feb 11, 2016 | 193 | Nov 15, 2016 | 368 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund volatility is 5.01%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.