Nameof ETF: First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund
Benchmark Index: Defined Mid Cap Core Index
Ticker Symbol: FNX
Approximate Number of Holdings: 300
Types of Companies Included: The top mid-cap companies in the United States that meet specific fundamental criteria.
Fundamentals Used:
Growth Criteria: Sales-to-price ratio, sales growth over the previous 12 months and general price appreciation the company has experienced over three, six and 12 month periods.
Value Criteria: Book value-to-price, cash flow-to-price and return on assets (ROA).
Individual Company Weight: This ETF is diversified with no one company representing a significant percentage of the ETF.