First Trust Matrix Review
Published: May 10, 2017
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The ETFs with the most relative strength buy signals (suggesting outperformance) versus the others in the group are listed at the top. These ETFs should be overweighted in the portfolio. Those ETFs with the least amount of relative strength buy signals versus the others in the group are listed at the bottom. These ETFs should be underweighted in the portfolio.

The ETFs with the most relative strength buy signals (suggesting outperformance) versus the others in the group are listed at the top. These ETFs should be overweighted in the portfolio. Those ETFs with the least amount of relative strength buy signals versus the others in the group are listed at the bottom. These ETFs should be underweighted in the portfolio.

First Trust Market Matrix Summary

Ticker Name Buys Xs Tech
Attribute/
Score
QQEW First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted IndexSMFund 16 16 5.72
FDM First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap IndexSM Fund 16 5 4.67
FPX First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF 15 10 4.31
FNX First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund 13 11 4.21
FYX First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund 12 12 5.09
FEX First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund 12 10 3.40
FVD First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund 11 8 3.55
FTCS First Trust Capital Strength ETF 11 8 4.12
FTC First Trust Large Cap Growth Opportunities AlphaDEX Fund 11 4 2.96
FAB First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund 10 11 4.30
FAD First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund 9 7 4.05
FDL First Trust Morningstar Dividend LeadersSM Index Fund 9 6 2.54
FTA First Trust Large Cap Value Opportunities AlphaDEX Fund 8 13 4.45
FVL First Trust Value Line 100 Exchange-Traded Fund 5 1 2.57
FNI First Trust Chindia ETF 4 15 4.86
TUSA First Trust Total US Market AlphaDex ETF 4 7 3.64
BICK First Trust BICK Index Fund 3 14 4.57
FGD First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund 1 5 2.78
FDD First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund 0 6 3.12

First Trust  Sector Matrix Summary

Ticker Name Buys Xs Tech
Attribute/
Score
FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF 29 28 5.49
QABA First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund 27 7 4.18
QTEC First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector IndexSMFund 26 28 5.77
FDN First Trust Dow Jones Internet IndexSM Fund 24 26 5.60
FTXO First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF 24 10 5.07
SKYY First Trust Cloud Computing ETF 23 26 5.60
FXL First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund 23 24 5.71
FXR First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund 18 18 4.38
FXO First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund 17 17 3.94
FXD First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund 17 10 3.75
FAN First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF 16 18 3.86
FIW First Trust Water ETF 15 20 4.48
FXZ First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund 15 18 4.17
FLM First Trust Global Engineering and Construction ETF 15 17 3.59
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund 15 11 3.55
FTXG First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF 15 9 3.04
FXH First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund 12 16 4.13
FTXR First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF 12 13 4.96
QCLN First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund 11 21 3.88
FXG First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund 11 8 3.33
FBT First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund 10 25 4.66
QQXT First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector IndexSMFund 10 16 4.45
FTXN First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF 10 0 1.86
FTXH First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF 9 14 2.64
CARZ First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund 8 14 3.81
FXN First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund 7 2 0.55
FRI First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund 6 8 1.39
FCG First Trust Natural Gas ETF 5 1 0.25
FTXD First Trust Nasdaq Retail ETF 4 4 1.82
FFR First Trust FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Mkts Real Estate Index 2 7 1.99

**This matrix is a relative strength ranking of the First Trust Sector ETFs. It is not used in the evaluation of the First Trust Focus Five Model or Index.

 

 

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DISCLOSURE

**Unless otherwise stated, the performance numbers herein are based on price returns and do not include dividends or all transaction costs. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Potential for profits is accompanied by possibility of loss. First Trust has arranged with Dorsey, Wright to provide this specialized ETF page on the First Trust ETFs. The Point & Figure analysis, models and resulting rankings, including any information, data or commentary included therein, are created and provided solely by Dorsey, Wright & Associates. Such analysis, models and rankings should not be considered an offer to purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or purchase any security, including First Trust ETF shares. The examples presented do not take into consideration commissions, tax implications, or other transactions costs. Neither First Trust nor Dorsey Wright through this ETF page provide investment advice or recommendations regarding any security, fund or market. As the investment professional making the final decision with respect to allocations, including any related suitability, fiduciary or other legal obligation, please remember to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and rules, including NASD Rules 2090 and 2111 (Know Your Customer). The percentage of the portfolio devoted to any ETF is at the sole discretion of the financial advisor or the customer, and not Dorsey, Wright & Associates or First Trust. If you are not familiar with Point & Figure methodology, we suggest you read “Point & Figure Charting, 4th Edition” by Thomas J. Dorsey and visit the PnF University, www.dorseywright.com. If you are not familiar with the First Trust ETF product, or Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), we suggest you visit www.ftportfolios.com.