First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund Price & Performance (FXD)

The First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII has introduced a new fund tied to the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF. It offers capped gains of 13.01% after fees and a 9.15% buffer against losses within a specified period. Investors face risks of forfeiting gains or locking in losses across periods.1

Shares of the First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC) rose 3% to $72.90, despite a 55% drop in trading volume compared to its average. Institutional investors have actively adjusted their positions, with notable changes from firms such as JPMorgan Chase and Tower Research Capital.2

The First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FEX) experienced strong trading activity, with shares last trading at $102.37. Institutional investors, including LPL Financial and Janney Montgomery Scott, have increased holdings, signaling continued interest in the fund's performance and dividend offerings.3