(FXU) First Trust Utilities - Ratings and Ratios

The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® Fund (NYSE ARCA: FXU) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide exposure to the utilities sector by tracking the performance of the AlphaDEX® Utilities Index. The fund typically allocates at least 90% of its net assets to securities included in this index, which employs a modified equal-dollar weighted approach to select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index. The AlphaDEX® methodology uses a proprietary selection process to identify utilities companies with the potential to generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive indices.

Ticker Symbol: FXU | Exchange: NYSE ARCA | Type: ETF | Country Origin: USA | ETF Category: Utilities

As of the latest data, the fund has an average 20-day volume of 84,230 shares, with a last price of $40.73. Its short-term technical indicators show an SMA 20 of $39.80 and an SMA 50 of $38.89, while the SMA 200 stands at $36.69. The ATR is 0.55, indicating moderate volatility. The fund manages assets under management (AUM) of $334.53 million USD.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the current technical and fundamental data, FXU is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in the near term. The SMA 20 crossing above the SMA 50 suggests improving momentum. However, the ATR of 0.55 indicates potential price fluctuations. Fundamentals remain stable, with AUM reflecting steady investor interest. The utilities sectors defensive nature and the funds alpha-focused strategy position it for modest growth over the next quarter.