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First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF
ETF
FTXL
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$88.37
-0.27
-0.3%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
FTXL (ETF)
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$88.37
-0.27
-0.3%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
FTXL (ETF)
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$88.37
-0.27
-0.3%
primary theme
Technology Sector Equity
Name
As of 11/22/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
8.7%
1 yr return
22.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
5.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
19.5%
Net Assets
$1.44 B
Holdings in Top 10
60.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$88.6
$71.37
$107.11
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.60%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 58.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 11/22/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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FTXL - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.40%
- Dividend Yield 0.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFirst Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF
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Fund Family NameFirst Trust Advisors L.P.
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Inception DateSep 20, 2016
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Shares Outstanding1400002
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJon Erickson
Fund Description
The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the Index. The Fund, using an indexing investment approach, attempts to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the Index. The Index is owned and is developed, maintained and sponsored by Nasdaq, Inc. (the “Index Provider”). The Index Provider may, from time to time, exercise reasonable discretion as it deems appropriate in order to ensure Index integrity.According to the Index Provider, the Index is designed to provide exposure to the30 to 50 top factor-ranked securities from U.S.semiconductor companies. The Index’s initial selection universe consists of the component securities of the Nasdaq US BenchmarkTM Index that have been classified as comprising either the semiconductors or production technology equipment subsectors according to the Industry Classification Benchmark(the "ICB").According tothe ICB,companies comprising thesesubsectorsinclude producers and distributors of semiconductors and other integrated chips, including other products related to the semiconductor industry, such as semiconductor capital equipment and motherboards and companies involved in the manufacture of high-technology tools and/or equipments that are used in the creation of semiconductors, photonics, wafers,and other high-technology components. The Nasdaq US BenchmarkTM Index is an index seeking to track the performance of small, mid and large capitalizationU.S.companies.The Fund may invest in depositary receipts.After meeting certain size, float and liquidity standards of the Index, the Index Provider then ranks the remaining eligible stocks utilizing a factor model that considers: (1) gross income; (2) return on assets; and (3) momentum. A fourth factor, cash flow, is also considered for tie-breaking situations when other factors are inconclusive. The bottom 25% of stocks based on the aggregate rankings above will be eliminated, subject to a requirement that the Index have a total constituent count between 30 and 50 stocks.The Index assigns security weights based upon cash flow. However, the Index will not assign a security weight of greater than 8% and no more than five securities may be assigned the maximum 8% weight. The excess weight of any capped security is distributed proportionately across the remaining constituent securities. If, after redistribution, any of the five highest ranked securities have a weight of less than 8%, these securities are not capped. Any remaining securities with a weight in excess of 4% are capped at 4% and the excess weight is redistributed proportionally across the remaining constituent securities. If, after the redistribution process, a security has a weight less than 0.50%, weights are redistributed further in the process above such that no security has a weight less than 0.50%. The process is repeated, if necessary, to derive the final weights.The Index is rebalanced and reconstituted semi-annually and the Fund will make corresponding changes to its portfolio shortly after the Index changes are made public. The Fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries to the extent that the Index is so concentrated. As of June 28, 2024, the Index was composed of 31 securities with market capitalization ranges from $3.06 billion to $3.04 trillion. As of June 28, 2024, the Fund had significant investments in information technology companies, although this may change from time to time. The Fund's investments will change as the Index changes and, as a result, the Fund may have significant investments in jurisdictions or investment sectors that it may not have had as of June 28, 2024. To the extent the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a given jurisdiction or investment sector, the Fund may be exposed to the risks associated with that jurisdiction or investment sector.
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FTXL - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FTXL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.7% | -19.2% | 64.8% | 93.64% |
| 1 Yr | 22.0% | -12.3% | 84.5% | 89.55% |
| 3 Yr | 5.0%* | -32.3% | 19.0% | 62.96% |
| 5 Yr | 19.5%* | -10.4% | 32.5% | 39.50% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.1% | 26.8% | 75.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FTXL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53.3% | -5.6% | 96.9% | 31.51% |
| 2022 | -34.5% | -73.9% | -16.4% | 25.00% |
| 2021 | 35.7% | -44.6% | 51.5% | 5.58% |
| 2020 | 45.1% | 5.5% | 154.1% | 44.78% |
| 2019 | 60.0% | -3.0% | 63.7% | 4.71% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FTXL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.7% | -19.2% | 64.8% | 93.64% |
| 1 Yr | 22.0% | -12.3% | 84.5% | 89.55% |
| 3 Yr | 5.0%* | -32.3% | 19.0% | 62.96% |
| 5 Yr | 19.5%* | -10.4% | 32.5% | 39.50% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.1% | 26.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FTXL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54.4% | -2.3% | 96.9% | 36.53% |
| 2022 | -33.9% | -67.5% | -5.9% | 34.72% |
| 2021 | 36.0% | -17.8% | 59.2% | 13.95% |
| 2020 | 46.1% | 17.5% | 157.5% | 61.19% |
| 2019 | 61.8% | 7.5% | 66.9% | 5.24% |
FTXL - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FTXL | Category Low | Category High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.44 B | 4.67 M | 81.2 B | 45.70% |
| Number of Holdings | 32 | 10 | 321 | 89.14% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 873 M | 1.67 M | 56.8 B | 43.89% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 60.58% | 13.2% | 100.0% | 19.46% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Intel Corp 8.45%
- Broadcom Inc 8.41%
- Applied Materials Inc 8.13%
- NVIDIA Corp 8.07%
- QUALCOMM Inc 7.70%
- Micron Technology Inc 4.28%
- Lam Research Corp 3.94%
- Analog Devices Inc 3.89%
- Microchip Technology Inc 3.88%
- Texas Instruments Inc 3.82%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.97% | 0.00% | 100.77% | 9.50% |
| Cash | 0.05% | 0.00% | 26.97% | 85.07% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.61% | 38.91% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.04% | 26.87% | 49.77% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 28.96% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 87.98% | 28.96% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 97.70% | 2.80% | 100.00% | 7.24% |
| Healthcare | 2.30% | 0.00% | 25.57% | 27.15% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.17% | 29.41% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.05% | 42.99% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.68% | 78.28% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.36% | 80.54% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.24% | 28.51% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.05% | 90.50% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 37.10% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 32.97% | 87.33% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 35.75% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.97% | 0.00% | 100.77% | 7.24% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 63.81% | 59.73% |
FTXL - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FTXL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% | 0.08% | 5.04% | 80.91% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.03% | 1.95% | 21.72% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 11.48% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FTXL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FTXL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FTXL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 58.00% | 0.69% | 281.00% | 71.59% |
FTXL - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FTXL | Category Low | Category High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 17.65% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FTXL | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FTXL | Category Low | Category High | FTXL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.40% | -2.30% | 2.08% | 9.22% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FTXL | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.166 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $0.119 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
FTXL - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jon Erickson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
Jon C. Erickson, CFA, was born in 1966. Mr. Erickson earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois and has an MBA from the University of Illinois in Finance. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 1994 and he is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Vice President. As the head of FTA’s Equity Research Group, Mr. Erickson shall be responsible for determining the securities to be purchased and sold by Funds that do not utilize quantitative investment strategies on behalf of the Investment Committee.
David McGarel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
David G. McGarel, CFA, was born in 1966. Mr. McGarel earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 1997 and he is a Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Investment Officer. As head of FTA’s Strategy Research Group, Mr. McGarel shall be responsible for developing and implementing quantitative investment strategies for those Funds that have investment policies that require them to follow such strategies, on behalf of the Investment Committee.
Chris Peterson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
Chris A. Peterson, CFA was born in 1975. Mr. Peterson earned a B.S in Finance from Bradley University and has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Analytic Finance & Accounting. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 2000. As head of FTA’s Portfolio Advisor’s Strategy Research Group, Mr. Peterson shall be responsible for developing and implementing quantitative equity strategies on behalf of the Investment Committee.
Daniel Lindquist
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
Daniel J. Lindquist, CFA, was born in 1970. Mr. Lindquist earned a B.A. in Business Economics from Wheaton College and has an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 2004 and is a Managing Director. Mr. Lindquist is the Chairman of the Investment Committee and is responsible for the overall supervision of the Separate Managed Accounts.
Stan Ueland
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
Mr. Ueland joined First Trust Advisors as a Vice President in August 2005 and has been a Senior Vice President of First Trust and FTP since September 2012. At First Trust, he plays an important role in executing the investment strategies of each portfolio of exchange-traded funds advised by First Trust. Before joining First Trust, he was vice president of sales at BondWave LLC from May 2004 through August 2005, an account executive for Mina Capital Management LLC and Samaritan Asset Management LLC from January 2003 through May 2004, and a sales consultant at Oracle Corporation from January 1997 through January 2003.
Roger Testin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 20, 2016
5.7
5.7%
Roger F. Testin, CFA, was born in 1966. Mr. Testin earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois and has an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 2001 and he is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Vice President. As Product Manager for the VA’s, SMA’s and International Managed Products, Mr. Testin shall be responsible for the daily implementation and execution of the strategies for these product vehicles on behalf of the Investment Committee.
Erik Russo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2020
1.41
1.4%
Mr. Russo is a Vice President of First Trust. He is responsible for implementing the investment strategies of each portfolio of exchange-traded funds advised by First Trust in his role as a Portfolio Manager. Mr. Russo joined First Trust in January of 2010.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 32.43 | 8.25 | 1.41 |
