FXN News and Press, First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund From 04/19/21

Look at the “other side” of the argument in executing each investment. Almost all commentators on the market and the US economy are bullish. Quarterly earnings growth rates will decline. Recognize some of the probable drivers of inflation now and in the future. ...

Physical oil market is starting to tighten, and the recent move in oil confirms that we are not entering a downtrend. While we are no longer cautious, it's not all green light just yet. Use this opportunity to load up on energy stocks. IEA's projected balance going forward require...

Inflation expectations are rising alongside economic acceleration, resulting in selloffs in longer dated bonds. While inflation may continue to rise in the near term, it appears unlikely to reach unusually elevated levels. Energy, materials, and industrials typically perform well in t...

The PPI report last week didn't make a ripple in the markets, but the commentariat was all aTwitter about inflation and economic overheating and whether Powell might raise in rates in 2 years or 3. The market was not impressed. The 10-year Treasury yield moved all of about 1 basis poi...

The expected 21Q1 earnings growth rate is currently 24.2%, which has increased from 16.0% at the beginning of the year. All but two sectors have seen positive revisions to 21Q1 growth expectations since the beginning of the year. In 2021, we expect to see a year of high expectatio...

We spoke with Strategas Chief Investment Strategist Jason Trennert on why his team is bullish on the market despite recent volatility and key unknowns like interest rates, inflation, and tax policy. Trennert says they are not overly worried about long-term rates, especially when they&...

Many macro and political overhangs lifted by the end of Q4, with optimism about the re-opening economy driving Energy sector gains. Value sectors like Energy shined as the economy rebounded, and small cap and cyclical sectors became market leaders. With rising inflation, midstream...

The big question for investors at the moment is whether the 11-year old bull market is ending or is this just a “pause that refreshes?”. While the market could indeed bounce in the short-term, the decline in “money flows,” and the convergence of “sel...

Here is the thing that's worrying me the most. I don't like it when others get really bulled up. The tech bubble bust is in its early infancy. Energy stocks are still pretty ridiculous to be priced here. For further details see: What Are My Worries And Where Are We H...

On a year to date basis, again, energy is the top-performing sector up 31.7% followed by financials, communication services, industrials and materials. Year to date, technology continues to slip in performance and is now negative for the year down .7%. The economic data also suppo...