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First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund
FTGC

Overview Fund Activity
26.05 USD
-0.27
1.03%
At close Updated Sep 17, 12:09 PM EDT
1 day
-1.03%
5 days
1.88%
1 month
4.74%
3 months
0.62%
6 months
3.01%
Year to date
7.91%
1 year
12.38%
5 years
49.97%
10 years
16.29%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
–
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1.58% more ownership

Funds ownership: 78.65% [Q1] → 80.23% (+1.58%) [Q2]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.99B [Q1] → $1.9B (-$88.5M) [Q2]

9% less funds holding

Funds holding: 260 [Q1] → 236 (-24) [Q2]

24% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 85 | Existing positions reduced: 112

54% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q1] → 6 (-7) [Q2]

58% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 38

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Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
9 months ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 3 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 17, 2024 Record Date: December 17, 2024 Payable Date: December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchang.
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FTGC: Active Commodity Exposure That Works
Commodities are making a comeback due to concerns around inflation and offer diversification benefits to investment portfolios. First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund ETF is an actively managed fund that provides exposure to a diversified basket of commodities. The FTGC ETF's unique strategy aims to maximize returns by balancing its weight among different commodity sub-sectors and has outperformed competitors in the past.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Time to Buy Commodity ETFs as "Super Squeeze" in the Cards?
HSBC's chief economist Paul Bloxham described global commodity markets as being in a "super squeeze," primarily driven by supply constraints, as quoted on CNBC.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the declaration of distributions for 3 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:     December 15, 2023 Record Date:     December 18, 2023 Payable Date:     December 29, 2023 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Tru.
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FTGC: Tactical Exposure For Tail Risk Component, Not For Capital Appreciation
The case for allocating to fixed income and commodities is strengthening as we enter a new macroeconomic cycle. The First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund is a one holding for investors looking to balance their portfolios and hedge tail risk. FTGC provides exposure to commodities and fixed income through a diversified portfolio, making it a liquid and convenient option for investors.
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