FYT:NASDAQFirst Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-05 - not real-time
$62.12
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
The fund is trading at $62.12, just below its 50‑day SMA of 62.12 and marginally above the 20‑day SMA of 61.09, indicating a tight technical range. RSI sits at 54.2, suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions, while the MACD histogram is positive (0.149) with a bullish signal despite the MACD line being slightly negative. Support at $59.64 and resistance at $62.51 frame the current price, and the recent increase in volume reinforces the short‑term momentum. Neutral trend direction and a beta of 0.93 imply the ETF moves closely with the broader market, while 30‑day volatility of 16.4% points to moderate price swings.
Fundamentally, FYT delivered an impressive 11.39% YTD return with a modest max drawdown of -8.67%, a zero tracking error, and no premium/discount to NAV. The expense ratio of 0.70% is in line with peer smart‑beta products, and the “Extreme Greed” reading (78.8) on the Fear & Greed Index reflects strong market optimism. Combined with increasing trading activity, the fund appears positioned for continued upside, though investors should monitor volatility and liquidity given the relatively low average daily volume.
Fundamentally, FYT delivered an impressive 11.39% YTD return with a modest max drawdown of -8.67%, a zero tracking error, and no premium/discount to NAV. The expense ratio of 0.70% is in line with peer smart‑beta products, and the “Extreme Greed” reading (78.8) on the Fear & Greed Index reflects strong market optimism. Combined with increasing trading activity, the fund appears positioned for continued upside, though investors should monitor volatility and liquidity given the relatively low average daily volume.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price hovering near resistance with bullish MACD histogram
- Increasing volume supporting short‑term momentum
- Moderate 30‑day volatility (16.4%)
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Strong YTD return of 11.39% and low tracking error
- Neutral trend with beta < 1 indicating stable market correlation
- Extreme Greed index suggesting favorable market sentiment
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Diversified small‑cap value exposure with low sector concentration risk
- Reasonable expense ratio (0.70%) for a smart‑beta ETF
- Historical max drawdown limited to -8.67% providing downside protection
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.70%
AUM$157.9M
Inception Date2011-04-19
Avg Daily Volume24,300
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.84%
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI54.2
Support$59.64
Resistance$62.51
MA 20$61.09
MA 50$62.12
MA 200$56.87
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index78.8
Risk Assessment
Beta0.93
Volatility16.41%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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