Is First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities/Infrastructure ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 28, 2026

Oil at $100 a Barrel? Buy These 3 Energy ETFs Before the Surge Peaks

Oil prices have been climbing steadily through early 2026, driven by a combination of OPEC+ production discipline, geopolitical disruption in key producing regions, and supply infrastructure that has not kept pace with the recovery in global demand.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 21, 2026

Should You Invest in the First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 8, 2026

3 Utility ETFs With Massive Upside as Demand Keeps Soaring

Data center electricity consumption is on pace to exceed 1,000 terawatt-hours by 2030, up from just 460 TWh in 2024, and it will comprise 10% of the U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 10, 2026

FXU: Utilities Dashboard For February

Water utilities appear undervalued by 15% versus 11-year averages, while electric/multi utilities are overvalued by 17%. First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund ETF offers exposure to utilities with better diversification and recent outperformance compared to XLU. However, RSPU provides a more balanced portfolio, lower fees, and superior long-term returns compared to FXU.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

4 ETFs to Capitalize on the Great Market Rotation

Growth stocks lag while value and defensives lead amid rising yields and AI spending concerns. Here are 4 ETFs to play the shift.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

This ETF Will Benefit From Americans' Higher Energy Bills

Americans' energy bills have increased by 13% since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. And while that's bad news for households with budgets already stretched thin, for those engaged in sector investing, it could be a boon as we head into the new year.

MarketBeat • Dec 25, 2025

FXU: Quant Utilities Stock Portfolio Is Exploiting Market Trends And Beating Peers, Strong Buy

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® Fund ETF is rated a strong buy due to its strong 2025 performance and AlphaDEX stock selection methodology. FXU outperformed traditional utilities ETFs and the S&P 500, with a 23% YTD price rally and 25% total returns, driven by robust portfolio holdings. FXU trades at attractive valuations, offers a higher dividend CAGR, strong liquidity, and lower risk compared to peers like XLU and FUTY.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 19, 2025

FXU: The Utilities Sector Is Set For Growth

FXU offers indexed exposure to the utilities sector, outperforming many peers but with a higher expense ratio of 0.63%. Rising power demand from data centers and $1T+ sector capital investments may drive utilities growth and dividend potential. FXU provides consistent income, yielding 2.08% with three years of consecutive dividend growth, appealing for growth and income seekers.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2025

Defensive ETFs to Gain Attention Amid Soft Jobs Data?

Weaker July jobs data and sharp revisions fuel rate cut bets and shine a light on five defensive ETFs like QQLV.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2025