Is First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX ETF (FXR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX ETF (FXR) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026

Should You Invest in the First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX ETF (FXR)?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 15, 2026

Global PMI: Tracking The Sectors Hit Hardest By The Middle East War

Survey data underscored how the war in the Middle East has already had a material impact on economic growth around the world. Drilling down deeper, the data showed weaker growth trends were recorded across all major industries globally.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 12, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Jobs Strength in Rearview Mirror as Tariff Fears Grip Markets

Last week's economic landscape was dramatically reshaped by President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariff policies on what he declared “Liberation Day.” His announcement triggered a historic sell-off in the stock market.

ETF Trends • Apr 7, 2025

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Labor, Services, & Manufacturing's Cautious Growth

Last week's economic reports presented a narrative similar to what we've seen over the past few months: resilience coupled with concerns. The labor market demonstrated continued strength, but with signs of moderation.

ETF Trends • Mar 10, 2025

FXR: Swapping Quality For Value In The Industrials Sector

FXR selects Industrials stocks from the Russell 1000 Index with high growth or value scores, whichever is better. Its expense ratio is 0.60% and FXR has $1.97 billion in assets. Its tiered-weighting scheme, although unorthodox, is beneficial in this sector. Historically, equal-weight funds have outperformed market-cap-weighted ones. While FXR's long-term track record doesn't suggest the strategy works, there are some important caveats. For example, its benchmark, IYJ, changed Indexes in September 2021.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2025

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Jobs, Inflation, & Sentiment Keep Markets on Edge

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They are closely watched by policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they help them to make informed decisions about business strategies and financial markets.

ETF Trends • Feb 10, 2025

Why There May Be Growing Opportunities In The Industrial Sector

The industrial sector could be poised for a lift as mega spending projects kick in. Why capital investment in infrastructure has been lagging.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2023

4 Top-Ranked Sector ETFs to Buy in the Second Half

Investors could be well served by ETFs from sectors that house the top-ranked industries.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 12, 2023

Missing the Rally in 2023? Play these ETFs

According to BofA Global Research, there is still an opportunity to capitalize on the stock market's strength in the second half of 2023, as quoted on Morningstar. This will happen because the market breadth will likely broader ahead.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 12, 2023