First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)
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Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) made its debut on 09/20/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016.
FTXL: A 120% Semiconductor Winner With A Very Different Playbook
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) delivered a 119.6% one-year return, outperforming SOXX and SMH with a distinct, less Nvidia-heavy portfolio. FTXL's factor-driven, cash-flow-weighted methodology produced recent outperformance, but its sustainability post-September rebalance is uncertain given potential portfolio shifts. I rate FTXL a Hold due to high valuation (P/E ~35), a premium 0.60% fee, and the unpredictability of future factor leadership after such an exceptional run.
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 22,545 | $6.42M | $5.21M | -$1.21M | -18.86% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 24,260 | $1.65M | $5.61M | $3.95M | 239.04% |
| RC Robert Chess L.M. Kohn & Company | 2,216 | $221,289.76 | $497,824.4 | $276,534.64 | 124.96% |
| PP Philip Perry FLAGSTAR ADVISORS Inc. | 1,477 | $395,161.46 | $341,482.4 | -$53,679.06 | -13.58% |
| LW Landry Watson AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES Inc. | 44,350 | $3.24M | $10.17M | $6.93M | 213.78% |
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First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Profile
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Overview
The investment strategy of the fund centers around allocating at least 90% of its net assets, including funds borrowed for investment purposes, directly into securities that form the index it tracks. This index is specifically curated to spotlight U.S. companies within the semiconductor sector, chosen for their liquidity and rank. In pursuit of its goals, the fund adopts a non-diversified approach, devoting its resources predominantly to a specific industry to capitalize on its growth potential, albeit with an associated increase in risk due to the lack of diversification.
Products and Services
The fund's primary offering can be categorized into a singular, focused investment product:
- Semiconductor Sector Index Investment - This product is centered on investing a major portion of the fund's assets in securities that make up a specifically designed index to capture the essence of the U.S. semiconductor sector. The selection process for these securities stresses both liquidity and a solid ranking within the industry. The target index is composed of companies that are believed to represent the semiconductor sector efficiently, providing investors with a conduit to gain exposure to this pivotal industry. The fund's strategy of focusing on this sector allows investors to potentially benefit from the growth and innovations within the global technology landscape, albeit acknowledging the risks that come with a non-diversified portfolio concentrated in a single sector.
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