First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ)
| Assets | $220.42M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| PE Ratio | 16.74 |
| Shares Out | 3.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 29.75% |
| Volume | 23,930 |
| Open | 60.44 |
| Previous Close | 60.01 |
| Day's Range | 60.39 - 61.11 |
| 52-Week Low | 46.13 |
| 52-Week High | 68.24 |
| Beta | 1.13 |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2007 |
About FXZ
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the StrataQuant Materials index. The fund tracks a tiered, equal-weighted index of large- and mid-cap basic materials firms in the US. Holdings are selected and weighted based on growth and value metrics. FXZ was launched on May 8, 2007 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
44.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Chemical Company | EMN | 4.91% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | CF | 4.81% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 4.78% |
| Alcoa Corporation | AA | 4.72% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 4.55% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 4.53% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 4.51% |
| Olin Corporation | OLN | 4.04% |
| Westlake Corporation | WLK | 3.99% |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. | STLD | 3.88% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.2328 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.2126 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3363 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.2849 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.211 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1934 | Mar 28, 2024 |
Performance
FXZ had a total return of -2.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.90%.
News
FXZ: Materials Dashboard For February
This article reports fundamental and momentum metrics in the materials sector. The most attractive subsector is construction materials, while mining and metals is the most overvalued one. First Trust ...
FXZ Vs. VAW: Results Might Surprise Materials Sector Investors
The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund ETF invests based on the StrataQuant Materials Index. The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF invests based on the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Material...
FXZ: Looks Strong, But Exposed To Bear Market Risks
FXZ is an ETF that focuses on the basic materials sector. End-user market diversification and large-cap stock exposure make this ETF attractive.
Sector Ratings For ETFs And Mutual Funds: Q4 2022
Our sector ratings are based on the normalized aggregation of our stock ratings for every stock in each sector. The primary driver behind an Attractive fund rating is good portfolio management (stock ...
FXZ: Materials Dashboard For June
Construction materials and mining/metals look attractive in valuation and quality. FXZ is a smarter and more balanced alternative to XLB.
Basic Materials: One Of The Best Sectors To Play
The basic materials sector is relatively small when you only consider dividend-paying companies. The basic materials sector is best for growth investors. APD has found an interesting way to position i...
Best And Worst Q4 2020: Basic Materials ETFs And Mutual Funds
The Basic Materials sector ranks third in Q4'20. Based on an aggregation of ratings of the 155 stocks in the Basic Materials sector.
Basic Materials In Focus For Oct. 5 Select List
Our Quant Model is tracking notable movement in the Basic Materials Sector.
Best And Worst Q1 2020: Basic Materials ETFs And Mutual Funds
The Basic Materials sector ranks seventh in Q1'20.