Should You Invest in the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 13, 2026

Is First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL) made its debut on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 3, 2026

FXL: Technology Sector Dashboard For March

This article provides a top-down analysis of the information technology sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. This sector is deeply overvalued, but the computers/hardware industry remains compelling with fair valuation and a good quality score. FXL is a well-diversified “value or growth” technology ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 17, 2025

The Zacks Analyst Blog XLK, FDN, FXL, PSCT and XSW

XLK, FDN, FXL, PSCT and XSW are included in this Analyst Blog.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2024

Buy These 4 Undervalued Tech ETFs That Could See a Boom in 2025

The AI boom, the apparently favorable Trump era and the dovish Fed should continue the tech rally in 2025.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2024

FXL: Technology Sector Dashboard For September

The article provides a top-down analysis of the technology sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The technology sector is overvalued by about 33% based on my value score. Communication equipment is the least overvalued industry, whereas hardware is the most overpriced one.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2024

FXL: An Underperformer, But That's Okay

First Trust Technology AlphaDEX® Fund ETF takes a unique approach to sector exposure by screening for both growth and value metrics. The fund has underperformed compared to market-cap weighted indices in the technology sector. Despite underperformance, the fund's unique construction process and equal-weighted approach may appeal to investors looking for less risk over time.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 3, 2024

Forget Meta-Led Slump: 3 Reasons to Buy Tech ETFs on the Dip

Meta Platforms' weak revenue guidance hit the stock and the broader tech sector badly. But strong long-term future of the tech sector, likely Fed rate cuts from late-2024 are tailwinds for the space.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 25, 2024

FXL: Technology Sector Dashboard For March

Information technology is the most overvalued sector, yet value and quality scores vary a lot across industries. Communication equipment still looks good, while hardware is the least attractive subsector. Fast facts on First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund ETF, a technology ETF mixing growth and value.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 18, 2024

5 Technology ETFs to Buy on a Rebound in PC Sales

After a prolonged downturn, the personal computer (PC) market witnessed a modest recovery in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 12, 2024