U.S. Equities Lag International in 2025: 5 Top ETF Performers

International ETFs like FDT, IDV, FDTS, EFAS & FLEU soared as investors pivot from pricey and uncertain policy-driven U.S. markets to undervalued international plays.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

FDT Benefits From Unique International Exposure

First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX ETF (FDT) is rated Buy, driven by strong returns and unique sector allocations versus peers. FDT outperforms international peers, aided by exposure to Industrials, Materials, and mid-cap growth/value stocks. Risks include high management fees and concentrated country exposure in Asia, but reasonable valuations and dividend growth support further upside.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2025

Will Household Savings Provide An Upside Growth Surprise?

Developed-market (DM) household savings recorded a significant gain last year, with an increase equivalent to 10% of combined gross domestic product (GDP). This build-up is likely to bolster consumption as restrictions on economic and social activity are removed and pent-up demand unlocked.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2021

First Trust Announces Completion of Reorganizations into First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the reorganizations of First Trust Australia AlphaDEX® Fund (NYSE Arca: FAUS), First Trust Canada AlphaDEX® Fund (Nasdaq: FCAN), First Trust Hong Kong AlphaDEX® Fund (Nasdaq: FHK), and First Trust South Korea AlphaDEX® Fund (Nasdaq: FKO), each an index based exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), managed by FTA, into First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund (Nasdaq: FDT), an index based ETF managed by FTA, w

Business Wire • Nov 2, 2020