First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (NASDAQ:FEMS) Stock Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average - What's Next?

Key Points

• FEMS shares crossed above their 50‑day moving average ($46.34), trading as high as $47.90 and last at $47.385, though the stock was down about 0.7% on the day; the 200‑day MA is $44.45.
• The fund disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.3033 (annualized $1.21, ~2.6% yield) paid Mar 31 with an ex‑dividend date of Mar 26, and the report indicates a dividend cut.
• Institutional interest was modest, with several advisors and small hedge‑funds initiating or increasing positions (individual stakes roughly $41k–$206k); the fund has a market cap of about $263 million and a beta of 0.51.

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (NASDAQ:FEMS - )'s share price passed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of $46.34 and traded as high as $47.90. First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund shares last traded at $47.3850, with a volume of 35,445 shares changing hands.

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Trading Down 0.7%

The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $46.34 and a 200 day simple moving average of $44.45. The company has a market cap of $262.99 million, a P/E ratio of 8.10 and a beta of 0.51.

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 26th were given a $0.3033 dividend. This represents a $1.21 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 26th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new stake in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund in the 1st quarter worth $41,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund by 100.0% during the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,066 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 533 shares in the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund during the 4th quarter worth $68,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund during the 4th quarter worth $93,000. Finally, Stonehaven Wealth & Tax Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund during the 4th quarter worth $206,000.

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Company Profile

The First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX EM Small Cap index. The fund aims to outperform other index funds by selecting small-cap emerging markets securities using quantitative metrics. FEMS was launched on Feb 15, 2012 and is managed by First Trust.

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