First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund Price & Performance (FXH)

The First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (NASDAQ:FEX) experienced a significant 61% increase in trading volume, reaching 35,742 shares. Despite the surge, the stock dipped 1.7%, closing at $107.27. Analysts note the fund’s stable metrics, including a beta of 1.06 and a PE ratio of 17.90, as indicators of investor interest.1

The First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (NASDAQ:FYT) saw a 62.5% rise in short interest, totaling 5,200 shares as of February 28. Despite this, its stock price increased to $49.87. Institutional activity has been notable, with significant changes in holdings reported by major investors.2

PepsiCo has acquired Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion. This move positions PepsiCo in the growing health-conscious beverage market. The acquisition leverages Poppi’s innovative products and PepsiCo’s distribution network, aiming to capture the expanding demand for functional beverages.3