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FIRST TRUST IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF SMART-BETA AND THEMATIC ETFS. THEIR ALPHADEX SERIES USES QUANTITATIVE STOCK SELECTION, WHILE THEIR SECTOR AND INDUSTRY ETFS PROVIDE TARGETED EXPOSURE TO SPECIFIC MARKET SEGMENTS.
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Subscribe FreeBased on our quantitative model, the top-rated First Trust ETFs are . These funds score highest across cost efficiency, performance, momentum, liquidity, and tracking quality.
We currently rank 0 First Trust ETFs across multiple categories and asset classes. Each fund is evaluated using the same 5-factor quantitative model.
Expense ratio data varies across First Trust's fund lineup. Check individual fund pages for specific fee information.
First Trust offers ETFs across multiple categories. The best choice depends on your investment goals, risk tolerance, and target portfolio allocation.
First Trust's AlphaDEX ETFs use a proprietary stock selection methodology that ranks stocks on growth and value factors, then selects and weights the top-scoring stocks. This aims to outperform traditional market-cap-weighted indexes.
First Trust ETFs generally carry higher expense ratios than passive index funds from Vanguard or Schwab. The higher fees reflect their enhanced indexing and thematic strategies. Check each fund's cost score in our model.
First Trust offers smart-beta ETFs, sector and industry ETFs, technology and innovation-themed ETFs, and fixed income ETFs. Their lineup is particularly strong in specialized equity strategies.