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First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund

192.03 USD
+2.05
1.08%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
192.03
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.08%
5 days
-3.60%
1 month
-0.20%
3 months
2.65%
6 months
-2.33%
Year to date
12.93%
1 year
12.23%
5 years
91.78%
10 years
328.73%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

11.87% more ownership

Funds ownership: 66.85% [Q2] → 78.72% (+11.87%) [Q3]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 333 [Q2] → 324 (-9) [Q3]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.76B [Q2] → $2.6B (-$168M) [Q3]

20% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 36 | Existing positions closed: 45

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q2] → 9 (-3) [Q3]

26% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 93 | Existing positions reduced: 126

80% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.89M | Put options by funds: $9.39M

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QTEC.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) made its debut on 04/19/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy on the Dip
Investors can take advantage of beaten-down prices because the second Trump administration is likely to boost stocks.
5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy on the Dip
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 04/19/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) provides investors broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/19/2006.
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
3 months ago
Buy These 4 Stocks For a Market Beating Portfolio
CNBC published an article in late August discussing some non-technology stocks investors were buying heading into the final months of 2024.
Buy These 4 Stocks For a Market Beating Portfolio
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) debuted on 04/19/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/19/2006.
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
QTEC Should Outperform Nasdaq In Second Wave Of AI Gold Rush
The First Trust Nasdaq-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF focuses on technology stocks from the Nasdaq 100 index with an equal-weight strategy. Despite underperforming the Nasdaq 100 index in the past, QTEC has the potential to outperform in the second wave of the AI gold rush. QTEC's higher expense ratio due to its equal-weight strategy is a consideration for investors, but the fund is still worth considering for its growth potential.
QTEC Should Outperform Nasdaq In Second Wave Of AI Gold Rush
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) debuted on 04/19/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) was launched on 04/19/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?
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