FTCS News and Press, First Trust Capital Strength ETF From 11/05/21

Policy markers insist on touting that inflation is only "transitory" as much as it can. This may serve their cause, but it has nothing to do with what's happening on the ground. Price pressures are running wild across almost every aspect of life. The implications of a "higher ...

While the market started the week a bit sloppily, the bulls charged back on Thursday as earnings season officially got underway. With the market crossing above significant resistance at the 50-DMA and turning both seasonal “buy signals” confirmed, it appears a push for p...

Global equities rose through most of the third quarter but gave up most of their gains in a volatile September. As the forces driving stock returns rapidly change in our COVID-scarred world, we believe active managers can help investors effectively navigate the recovery’s uncer...

First Trust Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FTCS) - $0.1559. 30-Day SEC Yield of 1.01% as of Aug 31. Payable Sep 30; for shareholders of record Sep 24; ex-div Sep 23. For further details see: First Trust Capital Strength ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.1559

Looking at the 2022 “expected” growth rates for S&P 500 EPS and revenue particularly since August ’21, readers are still seeing upward revisions. With 27% of the S&P 500 being tech today, the “earnings weight” is far higher, closer to 22-23%....

This is a quarterly FOMC meeting, which will result in a statement and economic projections. It is likely that the Fed will indicate the beginning of the end for QE starts in November. The Fed may also downgrade its GDP growth outlook. For further details see: The Fed Ma...

The Large Cap Blend style ranks first in Q3'21. Based on an aggregation of ratings of 90 ETFs and 622 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend style. FTCS is our top-rated Large Cap Blend style ETF and VECRX is our top-rated Large Cap Blend style mutual fund. For further details ...

Only the Large Cap Blend, All Cap Value, and All Cap Blend styles earn Attractive-or-better ratings. The primary driver behind an Attractive fund rating is good portfolio management, or good stock picking, with low total annual costs. First Trust Capital Strength ETF is the top-ra...

First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) - $0.2132.30-Day SEC Yield of 1.08% as of May 28.Payable Jun 30; for shareholders of record Jun 25; ex-div Jun 24. For further details see: First Trust Capital Strength ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.2132

The rotation from growth to value is accelerating. The combination of higher inflation, lower US dollar, and higher yields could be lethal for momentum stocks. The Fed is way behind the curve, but we believe that Jay Powell will be forced to acknowledge reality soon. Meanwhile...