First Trust ETF Models
Published: December 16, 2020
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The First Trust ETF Portfolios are designed to identify major sector themes in the market place through the use of the Point & Figure relative strength tools. For more information on the portfolio construction and back testing, see the model info file on the models page.  To enter a portfolio amount and see shares to be purchased as well as modify the portfolio to your specifications, click here. (Note: The First Trust ETF Portfolios will be updated Wednesday mornings by 9:30 am EST) 

Weekly Changes: 

There is a change to the First Trust International Model this week: selling China FCA, buying Europe FEP/

First Trust Sector Model FTRUST

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Dow Jones Internet IndexSM Fund FDN 6.250% 0.0000 02/25/2009
First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund FXN 6.250% 4.5845 11/24/2020
First Trust Water ETF FIW 6.250% 0.4913 11/15/2016
First Trust Natural Gas ETF FCG 6.250% 3.8044 11/17/2020
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund FXL 6.250% 0.0926 06/02/2015
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund FXZ 6.250% 1.6281 12/01/2020
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund FXD 6.250% 0.6006 06/02/2020
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF FAN 6.250% 1.3064 07/28/2020
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QTEC 6.250% 0.5488 03/11/2009
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund QCLN 6.250% 0.2730 05/26/2020
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QQXT 6.250% 0.2608 08/09/2007
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund QABA 6.250% 2.7078 11/10/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF FTXR 6.250% 0.4930 08/25/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF FTXL 6.250% 0.5472 04/30/2019
First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF FTXO 6.250% 3.2160 11/10/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF FTXN 6.250% 2.1757 11/24/2020

* - Dates prior to 1/9/2008, which is when the First Trust Sector ETF Model Portfolio became available in the First Trust Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.

First Trust Focus Five Model FTRUST5

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Dow Jones Internet IndexSM Fund FDN 20.000% 0.0000 04/13/2009
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund FXL 20.000% 0.0926 11/07/2017
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund FXD 20.000% 0.6006 06/09/2020
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QTEC 20.000% 0.5488 11/08/2016
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF FTXR 20.000% 0.4930 09/08/2020

* - The next evaluation date for the Focus Five Model is Wednesday January 6th, 2021.  Dates prior to 10/20/2009, which is when the First Trust Focus Five ETF Model Portfolio became available in the First Trust Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.

First Trust International Model FTRUSTINTL

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Chindia ETF FNI 20.000% 0.1841 03/17/2020
First Trust BICK Index Fund BICK 20.000% 0.5715 05/16/2017
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund FEP 20.000% 1.7379 12/15/2020
First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund FGM 20.000% 0.9340 05/22/2012
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund FSZ 20.000% 2.0757 06/06/2011

* - The next evaluation date for the International Focus Five Model is Wednesday January 13th, 2021.  Dates prior to 2/22/2012, which is when the First Trust International Focus Five ETF Model Portfolio became available in the First Trust Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.

First Trust Size and Style Model FTSIZESTYLE

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Large Cap Growth Opportunities AlphaDEX Fund FTC 33.333% 0.5426 02/02/2016
First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund FNY 33.333% 0.3320 07/24/2018
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund FYC 33.333% 0.2780 10/20/2020

First Trust Income Model FTINCOME

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Large Cap Value Opportunities AlphaDEX Fund FTA 20.000% 1.9716 05/05/2020
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund FDD 20.000% 3.9576 12/01/2020
Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund MDIV 20.000% 6.2452 09/08/2020
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund TDIV 20.000% 1.9976 05/14/2019
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF RDVY 20.000% 1.5646 11/12/2019

First Trust Fixed Income Model (TR) FTFIXINC.TR

ETF Name Symbol DWA Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF TR HYLS.TR 25.000% 5.0201 08/25/2020
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF TR FPE.TR 25.000% 5.0137 04/21/2020
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF TR FCVT.TR 25.000% 1.1534 04/21/2020
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF TR FEMB.TR 25.000% 5.6121 05/19/2020

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**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.

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