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First Trust Feature

Published: September 24, 2025

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There is a change to the First Trust Sector Model (FTRUST) with the addition of the First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Fund (QCLN).

There is a change to the First Trust Sector Model (FTRUST) with the addition of the First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Fund (QCLN). Recall the First Trust Sector Model utilizes an RS versus benchmark methodology, as opposed to an RS matrix of the model’s full ETF lineup. The First Trust Sector Model’s process compares each of the funds within the model’s universe to the S&P 500 Index (SPX) on a 6.5% scale RS chart. If the RS chart resides in a column of Xs, the ETF is included in the model’s holdings, while an RS chart residing in a column of Os warrants the fund’s exclusion.

Following action early last week, the Model’s RS chart comparing QCLN to SPX reversed back into a column of Xs for the first time since December 2022. QCLN maintains a strong fund score of 5.72, increased recently by the market RS buy signal against the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (SPXEWI). On its trend chart, QCLN has maintained a buy signal since mid-April and recently completed seventh consecutive buy signal upon the bullish catapult breakout at $39. Intraday action Tuesday (9/23) brought the ETF to $43, marking its highest level since January 2024.

With the addition of QCLN, the First Trust Sector Model will rebalance with nine holdings to equally weighted at 11.11%. The addition of QCLN increases the model’s energy exposure, but the strategy still maintains an overweight toward financials and technology.

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