Is First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 09/20/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) provides investors broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

Community Banks' Margins Expanding, Credit Quality Holding Up For Now

Community bank margins have expanded as the benefit from fixed-rate assets repricing has overshadowed modest increases in funding costs. Most regional and community banks, in a variety of geographies, reported little to no deterioration in their credit quality in the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO)?

Launched on September 20, 2016, the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 27, 2025

History Favors the Financial Sector Following Rate Cuts

The first rate cut of the year gives investors the opportunity to position their portfolios to capture future upside in certain sectors, should further cuts occur. History has an uncanny ability to repeat itself, and it's telling us that we should target the financial sector.

ETF Trends • Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Banks Maintain Favorable Earnings While Confronting Economic Uncertainty

US banks' net interest margins are poised to expand, but higher-for-longer interest rates and uncertainty created by tariffs will push credit costs higher and limit earnings growth in 2025. Banks' earnings should remain healthy through the first half of the year, buoyed by continued margin expansion, steady loan growth and benign credit quality.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 26, 2025

Deregulation in Banks in Cards? Financial ETFs in Focus

Trump announced Monday that Fed Governor Michelle Bowman would serve as the central bank's new vice chair for supervision. Bowman???s appointment may lift restrictions on lenders.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 18, 2025

Time for Bank ETFs?

An improving economy, steepening of the yield curve, and improved investment banking and trading operations have been helping bank ETFs lately.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2025

FTXO: Curating Top U.S. Banks

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF employs a unique factor-based approach, focusing on profitability and momentum, providing exposure to robust U.S. banks while avoiding weaker names. The FTXO fund's top holdings include Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and U.S. Bancorp, representing over 40% of the ETF. While the 0.60% expense ratio is high, the methodology and precision justify the cost, offering stability and growth potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2025

Is the Banking Sector Booming? 5 ETF Picks

After a decade of decline following the 2008 financial crisis, U.S. banks are once again expanding their physical footprint, with 94 net new branches added in 2023, marking the first annual increase since 2012, as quoted in a Yahoo Finance article.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 12, 2024

Bank ETF (FTXO) Hits New 52-Week High

Investors seeking momentum may have First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF FTXO on radar now. The fund recently hit a new 52-week high.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 28, 2024