First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETFAFSM
AFSM
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 4
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 10 [Q2] → 11 (+1) [Q3]
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $7.42M [Q2] → $7.68M (+$252K) [Q3]
15.81% less ownership
Funds ownership: 65.6% [Q2] → 49.79% (-15.81%) [Q3]
50% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1 | Existing positions reduced: 2
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AFSM.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Tech IPOs Poised For Return To Pre-Pandemic Normalcy In 2025
The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current environment presents the most favorable conditions for the recovery of IPOs in the past three years. The S&P 400 Midcap Index and the S&P 600 Index have outperformed the S&P 500 Index since the US election Nov. 5.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
January FOMC Meeting Review: The 'Fed-Amental' Attribution Error
The Federal Reserve kept rates steady and maintained a hawkish stance toward inflation while acknowledging an outstanding economy and progress in vanquishing inflationary pressure. Expectations for rate cuts in March were dampened by a change in statement language and Powell's comments in the press conference.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
Q4 Report: Tax-Exempt Bond Funds Hit Second Highest Quarterly Return As Fixed Income Rebounds From Q3 Loss
Q4 Report: Tax-Exempt Bond Funds Hit Second Highest Quarterly Return As Fixed Income Rebounds From Q3 Loss
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