Published on 18 Mar 2024 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance

Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF (FXD)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF (FXD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.

Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.

Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in particular sectors that offer low risk and diversified exposure. Consumer Discretionary - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 11, placing it in bottom 31%.