First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Price & Performance (FDTS)

Small-cap ETFs are gaining attention as the Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts. These funds, which focus on companies with market values under $2 billion, offer diversification and potential growth. Top performers include Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (45.13% YTD) and Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (38.65% YTD).1

The First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC) saw a 51.5% rise in short interest in February, reaching 14,700 shares. This development comes as the fund, which tracks small-cap growth stocks, continues to draw investor activity. FYC's market cap currently stands at $422.22 million.2

Short interest in the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT) dropped by 20% in February, now totaling 3,200 shares. The ETF, which focuses on small-cap value stocks, has a market cap of $159.12 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.17.3