(FDT) First Trust Developed - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US33737J1741 • Foreign Large Value

FDT: Stocks, International, Equities, Developed, Markets

The First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund (NASDAQ:FDT) is an ETF designed to track the performance of the NASDAQ Developed Markets Ex-US Index, with a focus on selecting securities that may outperform traditional indices through the AlphaDEX® methodology. The fund typically allocates at least 90% of its net assets to securities included in the index, which is engineered to identify stocks with the potential for positive alpha or risk-adjusted returns. The AlphaDEX® selection process evaluates factors such as momentum, value, and growth to construct a portfolio aimed at enhancing returns relative to broader market indices.

From a technical perspective, FDT is currently trading at $57.76, slightly above its 20-day SMA of $57.20 but below its 50-day SMA of $55.54. The 200-day SMA of $55.19 suggests a gradual upward trend over the longer term. With an ATR of 0.60, the fund exhibits relatively low volatility. The average 20-day volume of 37,927 shares indicates moderate liquidity. Fundamentally, the fund manages $424.21 million in assets, reflecting its established presence in the market.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the current technical and fundamental data, FDT is expected to maintain a sideways to slightly upward trajectory in the near term. The funds position above its 20-day SMA and its low ATR suggest stability, while the gap between the 20-day and 50-day SMAs indicates potential for gradual upside. Support from its AUM and the AlphaDEX® methodology may contribute to sustained performance.

Additional Sources for FDT ETF

FDT ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 417m
Category Foreign Large Value
TER 0.80%
IPO / Inception 2011-04-18

FDT ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 48.7
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 57.9
Rel. Strength 7.44
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 57.37 USD
Fair Price DCF -

FDT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.72%
Annual Growth 5y 8.98%
Payout Consistency 92.6%

FDT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 45.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 57.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 42.6%
CAGR 5y 10.72%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.99
Alpha 5.78
Beta 1.100
Volatility 32.55%
Current Volume 19.5k
Average Volume 20d 38.3k
What is the price of FDT stocks?
As of April 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 58.67 with a total of 19,481 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.32%, over one month by -2.98%, over three months by +8.01% and over the past year by +13.26%.
Is First Trust Developed a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Developed (NASDAQ:FDT) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 48.74 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FDT as of April 2025 is 57.37. This means that FDT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.22%.
Is FDT a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Developed has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for FDT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FDT First Trust Developed will be worth about 63.9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 58.67. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +8.91%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 63.9 8.9%