Is First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market, the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 11, 2025

Should You Invest in the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG)?

The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) was launched on May 8, 2007, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield

For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2025

Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times

Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.

ETF Trends • Mar 13, 2025

FXG: Consumer Staples Dashboard For August

Monthly article series includes industry metrics in consumer staples. The sector is undervalued relative to 11-year averages. Household products are the most undervalued subsector. Focus on FXG, a consumer staples ETF mixing value and growth.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2024

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

To date, 145 of the 199 companies in our Retail/Restaurant Index have reported their EPS results for Q2 2024, representing 73% of the index. The blended revenue growth estimate for the 199 companies in this index is 3.5% for Q2 2024. Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2024

Outlook For Consumer Discretionary Stocks Amid Shifting Spending Patterns

Some consumer discretionary stocks have performed better than others. Luxury, homebuilding, and travel have been a bright spots.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 30, 2023

10 Best Consumer Staples ETFs

A consumer staple ETF (exchange-traded fund) is an investment fund that tracks a series of stocks in companies that produce essential goods and services. The definition of a "consumer staple" usually includes products that consumers typically purchase regardless of economic conditions.

MarketBeat • Mar 9, 2023

FXG: How To Play Defense With Value In Mind

FXG tracks the StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index, which has a labyrinthine multi-step methodology designed to select top consumer staples plays from the Russell 1000. With 40 equities in the portfolio, FXG favors food producers, with TSN being the key holding.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 1, 2023

U.S. Retailers Ramp Up Black Friday Deals

40% of the online merchandise for U.S. retailers is on sale as we enter Black Friday week of 2022. The average percent discount in November is 36.3%; this has come down from the YTD levels of 37.6% and is significantly below the pre-pandemic levels.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2022