First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
The First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (ticker: FDTS) is an innovative exchange-traded fund (ETF) tailored for investors seeking targeted exposure to international small-cap equities, excluding the United States. This ETF stands out in the Size and Style category, emphasizing small-cap companies that are often overlooked by traditional large-cap focused funds. FDTS leverages the unique AlphaDEX methodology, which is designed to identify stocks that exhibit strong growth potential based on a variety of fundamental factors, including price appreciation, sales to price ratio, and one-year sales growth.
By concentrating on developed markets outside the U.S., this fund offers a diversified portfolio that taps into the dynamic growth opportunities within smaller companies across Europe, Asia, and other regions. This niche focus on small-cap stocks allows investors to capitalize on the agility and innovation characteristic of these companies, which can often lead to superior long-term growth compared to their larger counterparts. With FDTS, investors gain access to a broad-based selection of high-potential small-cap stocks, providing a compelling opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios and enhance their growth potential in the global arena.
Asset Class
Equity
Region
Developed Markets
Issuer
First Trust
Index Tracked
NASDAQ AlphaDEX DM Ex-US Small Cap Index
Ticker Symbol
FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FDTS) Fund Flow Chart
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FDTS) 1 year Net Flows: -$2M