FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ALPHADEX FUND (FDT) 99.49 USD (-0.00%)

First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund invests in stocks from developed markets outside the United States, selected using an AlphaDEX quantitative approach designed to outperform standard indices.

Price history of FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ALPHADEX FUND

Performance & Momentum

6 Months 31.38 %

1 Year 63.40 %

3 Years 121.28 %

5 Years 86.77 %

Momentum

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Strategic Analysis

FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ALPHADEX FUND • 2026

First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund is an equity ETF that targets developed markets outside the United States using an AlphaDEX quantitative stock selection approach. Its positioning is based on a search for outperformance versus traditional indices, while providing diversified exposure to major international equity markets without relying on the U.S. market.

Strengths

Broad and diversified exposure to developed markets outside the United States
AlphaDEX quantitative methodology designed to capture stocks with a more attractive fundamental and momentum profile than the standard index
A relevant alternative to strengthen an international allocation and reduce concentration in U.S. equities

Weaknesses

Outperformance depends on the quantitative screen's ability to sustainably beat benchmark indices
International equity exposure remains sensitive to currency, sector, and regional cycles

Momentum

Momentum is strong and reflects a favorable trend across several time horizons, with a clear acceleration in the fund amid renewed interest in developed markets outside the United States. This trend is consistent with an international diversification strategy that benefits when equity leadership broadens beyond large U.S. caps. For investors, it reinforces the fund's appeal as a tactical or long-term building block, provided they accept a more active factor-based approach than a traditional index ETF.

Analysis performed 3 weeks ago