There are changes to the First Trust Sector and Thematic Focus Five Models this week.
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 Sector and Thematic Focus Five Models this week.
First Trust Sector Model FTRUST
| ETF Name | Symbol | NDW Suggested Weighting | Yield | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund | FBT | 11.111% | 0.0000 | 11/25/2025 |
| First Trust Dow Jones Internet IndexSM Fund | FDN | 11.111% | 0.0000 | 06/13/2023 |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | FXZ | 11.111% | 1.5701 | 01/27/2026 |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | FXU | 11.111% | 2.2085 | 04/01/2025 |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | FAN | 11.111% | 1.2164 | 06/17/2025 |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund | QCLN | 11.111% | 0.2307 | 09/23/2025 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | FTXL | 11.111% | 0.2414 | 07/01/2025 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF | FTXO | 11.111% | 1.8782 | 11/12/2024 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | FTXH | 11.111% | 1.3649 | 02/10/2026 |
* - 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 | NDW Suggested Weighting | Yield | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund | FBT | 20.000% | 0.0000 | 01/20/2026 |
| First Trust Dow Jones Internet IndexSM Fund | FDN | 20.000% | 0.0000 | 06/06/2023 |
| First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund | FXO | 20.000% | 1.7610 | 12/10/2024 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | FTXL | 20.000% | 0.2414 | 11/11/2025 |
| First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | MISL | 20.000% | 0.3498 | 12/09/2025 |
* - The next evaluation date for the Focus Five Model is Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. 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 Thematic Focus Five Model TR FTTHEME5.TR
| ETF Name | Symbol | NDW Suggested Weighting | Yield | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx NextG ETF | NXTG.TR | 20.000% | 1.4863 | 01/20/2026 |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund TR | GRID.TR | 20.000% | 0.9397 | 02/10/2026 |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund TR | QCLN.TR | 20.000% | 0.2307 | 12/09/2025 |
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF TR | BNGE.TR | 20.000% | 0.9511 | 09/05/2023 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF TR | LEGR.TR | 20.000% | 1.7632 | 01/20/2026 |
* - The next evaluation date for the Thematic Focus Five Model is Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Dates prior to 9/13/2023, which is when the First Trust Thematic 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 | NDW Suggested Weighting | Yield | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund | FEP | 20.000% | 3.1431 | 12/16/2025 |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | FCA | 20.000% | 2.3530 | 12/03/2024 |
| First Trust United Kingdom Alphadex Fund | FKU | 20.000% | 2.7311 | 01/16/2024 |
| First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund | FGM | 20.000% | 0.6188 | 06/17/2025 |
| First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX Fund | FEUZ | 20.000% | 2.6697 | 03/04/2025 |
* - The next evaluation date for the International Focus Five Model is Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. 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
NDW Suggested Weighting
Yield
Date Added
First Trust Large Cap Growth Opportunities AlphaDEX Fund
FTC
33.333%
0.1972
06/20/2023
First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund
FEX
33.333%
1.0578
10/24/2023
First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund
FNY
33.333%
0.0314
06/24/2025
First Trust Income Model FTINCOME
| ETF Name | Symbol | NDW Suggested Weighting | Yield | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund | FDD | 20.000% | 3.8111 | 04/01/2025 |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund | FGD | 20.000% | 5.3136 | 01/06/2026 |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund | EMLP | 20.000% | 3.0010 | 04/12/2022 |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | TDIV | 20.000% | 1.3773 | 08/12/2025 |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | RDVY | 20.000% | 1.0703 | 01/13/2026 |
First Trust Fixed Income Model (TR) FTFIXINC.TR
ETF Name
Symbol
NDW Suggested Weighting
Yield
Date Added
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF TR
HYLS.TR
25.000%
6.4728
07/22/2025
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF TR
FPE.TR
25.000%
5.7577
10/21/2025
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF TR
FCVT.TR
25.000%
1.7744
12/09/2025
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF TR
FEMB.TR
25.000%
5.6106
04/22/2025
