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Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie
Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market?
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie
Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market?
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie
Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
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NYSEARCA:FXG

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) Price, Holdings, & News

$60.34
-0.22 (-0.36%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$60.25
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$60.87
50-Day Range
$60.34
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$64.56
52-Week Range
$56.78
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$66.40
Volume
675,018 shs
Average Volume
87,875 shs
Market Capitalization
$615.47 million
Assets Under Management
$630.14 million
Dividend Yield
1.91%
Net Expense Ratio
0.63%
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About First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (NYSEARCA:FXG)

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index (the Index). The Index is an enhanced index created and administered by the AMEX, which employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index. The AMEX constructs the Index by ranking the stocks, which are members of the Russell 1000 Index on growth factors, including 3, 6 and 12-month price appreciation, sales to price and one-year sales growth, and separately on value factors, including book value to price, cash flow to price and return on assets. The selected stocks are divided into quintiles based on their rankings and the top ranked quintiles receive a higher weight within the Index. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced quarterly. The Fund’s investment advisor is First Trust Advisors L.P.

FXG Price History

FXG ETF News Headlines

October 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (NYSEARCA:FXG) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume
August 30, 2023 | au.finance.yahoo.com
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February 26, 2023 | thestreet.com
Consumer Stocks WhiteWave, Hain and Monster Are Staples of This Fund
January 18, 2023 | nasdaq.com
Best Stocks To Invest In 2023? 2 Consumer Staples Stocks In Focus
December 23, 2022 | msn.com
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund declares quarterly distribution of $0.5443
September 22, 2022 | wsj.com
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September 11, 2022 | cnbc.com
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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange
NYSEARCA
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:FXG
Inception Date
5/8/2007
Fund Manager
Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon Erickson David McGarel, RogerTestin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo
Web
www.ftportfolios.com
Phone
+1-630-7658000

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index
Category
Sector
Focus
Consumer Staples
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
41

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$630.14 million
Average Daily Volume
$137,799.20
Discount/Premium
-0.03%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Advisor
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
GTS

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
400 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
10,200,000
Beta
0.66
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund Expenses

TypeFXGConsumer Staples ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.50%0.45%0.53%0.50%0.50%
Other Expenses0.13%1.15%0.52%0.64%0.57%
Total Expense0.63%1.02%0.69%0.74%0.69%
Fee Waiver0.00%-1.82%-0.55%-0.70%-0.59%
Net Expense0.63%0.52%0.59%0.57%0.57%

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) Holdings & Exposure

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Key Executives

  • James A. Bowen
    Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Mark R. Bradley
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Controller
  • W. Scott Jardine Esq.
    Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary
  • Kelley A. Christensen
    Vice President
  • Daniel J. Lindquist
    Vice President
  • Roger F. Testin
    Vice President
  • Stan Ueland
    Vice President
  • James M. Dykas
    Assistant Treasurer
  • Kristi A. Maher
    Assistant Secretary
  • Richard E. Erickson M.D.
    Trustee

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FXG ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FXG shares performed in 2023?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund's stock was trading at $62.77 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FXG shares have decreased by 3.9% and is now trading at $60.34.
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How often does First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 28th will be given a dividend of $0.1839 per share on Friday, June 30th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 27th.
Read our dividend analysis for FXG.

What does FXG invest in?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FXG focuses on consumer staples investments and follows the StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $630.14 million assets under management.

What stocks does First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund hold?

FXG invests in 41 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Bunge (BG), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Tyson Foods (TSN), Casey's General Stores (CASY), AmerisourceBergen (ABC), Celsius (CELH), Ingredion (INGR), Darling Ingredients (DAR) and CVS Health (CVS).

What is the management fee for First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund's management fee is 0.50% and has other expenses of 0.13%. The net expense ratio for FXG is 0.63%.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund investors own include Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), CarMax (KMX) and Genomic Health (GHDX).

What is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund's stock symbol?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "FXG."

How do I buy shares of First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund?

Shares of FXG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund's stock price today?

One share of FXG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $60.34.

How much money does First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund make?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (NYSEARCA:FXG) has a market capitalization of $615.47 million.

How can I contact First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund's mailing address is SUITE 400, 12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, WHEATON, IL 60187, United States. The official website for the company is www.ftportfolios.com. The company can be reached via phone at +1-630-7658000.

This page (NYSEARCA:FXG) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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