First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETFAFSM
AFSM
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
800% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 1
286% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $7.68M [Q3] → $29.6M (+$21.9M) [Q4]
250% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 2
73% more funds holding
Funds holding: 11 [Q3] → 19 (+8) [Q4]
39.68% more ownership
Funds ownership: 49.79% [Q3] → 89.47% (+39.68%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AFSM.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say
Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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