First Trust ETF Models
Published: March 24, 2021
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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 are changes to the First Trust Fixed Income Model as well as the First Trust Size & Style Model.  The Fixed Income model is selling Convertibles FCVT and buying Senior Loans FTSL while the Size & Style Model is selling Mid Cap Growth FNY and buying Small Cap Value FYT.

 

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% 3.7563 11/24/2020
First Trust Water ETF FIW 6.250% 0.5304 11/15/2016
First Trust Natural Gas ETF FCG 6.250% 2.7318 11/17/2020
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund FXL 6.250% 0.0417 06/02/2015
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund FXZ 6.250% 1.4177 12/01/2020
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund FXD 6.250% 0.3852 06/02/2020
First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund FXO 6.250% 2.2684 01/12/2021
First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund FXR 6.250% 0.9946 01/12/2021
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QTEC 6.250% 0.4230 03/11/2009
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QQXT 6.250% 0.2811 08/09/2007
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund QABA 6.250% 2.1463 11/10/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF FTXR 6.250% 0.3011 08/25/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF FTXL 6.250% 0.4413 04/30/2019
First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF FTXO 6.250% 2.1785 11/10/2020
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF FTXN 6.250% 1.3736 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 Technology AlphaDEX Fund FXL 20.000% 0.0417 11/07/2017
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund FXD 20.000% 0.3852 06/09/2020
First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund FXR 20.000% 0.9946 01/19/2021
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector IndexSMFund QTEC 20.000% 0.4230 11/08/2016
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF FTXR 20.000% 0.3011 09/08/2020

* - The next evaluation date for the Focus Five Model is Wednesday April 7th, 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% 0.2856 03/17/2020
First Trust BICK Index Fund BICK 20.000% 0.4101 05/16/2017
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund FEP 20.000% 2.2771 12/15/2020
First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund FGM 20.000% 1.3365 05/22/2012
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund FSZ 20.000% 1.5155 06/06/2011

* - The next evaluation date for the International Focus Five Model is Wednesday March 31st.  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 Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund FYX 33.333% 0.5630 01/19/2021
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund FYC 33.333% 0.1022 10/20/2020
First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund FYT 33.333% 0.8449 03/23/2021

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% 1.8879 05/05/2020
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund FDD 20.000% 3.8442 12/01/2020
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund TDIV 20.000% 2.0118 05/14/2019
First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF DDIV 20.000% 2.3415 12/22/2020
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF RDVY 20.000% 1.4323 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% 5.2297 08/25/2020
First Trust Senior Loan Fund TR FTSL.TR 25.000% 3.3341 03/23/2021
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF TR FPE.TR 25.000% 4.9060 04/21/2020
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF TR FEMB.TR 25.000% 5.5468 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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