Should You Invest in the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (FXZ)?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 3, 2025

Is First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (FXZ) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025

FXZ: Materials Dashboard For February

This article reports fundamental and momentum metrics in the materials sector. The most attractive subsector is construction materials, while mining and metals is the most overvalued one. First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund ETF offers better diversification and historical return than XLB, making the FXZ ETF a solid choice for long-term investors seeking exposure in the sector.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2025

4 Sector ETFs to Fight Sticky Inflation

Annual inflation rate in the United States accelerated to 3.2% in July 2023 from 3% in June.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2023

FXZ Vs. VAW: Results Might Surprise Materials Sector Investors

The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund ETF invests based on the StrataQuant Materials Index. The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF invests based on the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Materials 25/50 Index. This article covers both ETFs and their underlying index. Afterward, I compare the ETFs for both returns and risk.

Seeking Alpha • May 29, 2023

FXZ: Looks Strong, But Exposed To Bear Market Risks

FXZ is an ETF that focuses on the basic materials sector. End-user market diversification and large-cap stock exposure make this ETF attractive.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2023

Sector Ratings For ETFs And Mutual Funds: Q4 2022

Our sector ratings are based on the normalized aggregation of our stock ratings for every stock in each sector. The primary driver behind an Attractive fund rating is good portfolio management (stock picking) combined with low total annual costs.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2022

FXZ: Materials Dashboard For June

Construction materials and mining/metals look attractive in valuation and quality. FXZ is a smarter and more balanced alternative to XLB.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 21, 2022

Top Sector ETFs to Play Despite S&P 500's Still-Pricey Valuation

Wall Street was off to the worst start to a year since 1939 and the global market selloff will continue, according to Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley, as quoted on Bloomberg.

Zacks Investment Research • May 16, 2022

4 Reasons Why Markets Could Rally: Top-Ranked ETFs to Tap

Wall Street has been on a choppy ride since the start of 2022 due to rising rate worries and geopolitics.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2022