(FDT) Developed Markets Ex-US - NASDAQ

ETF Category: Foreign Large Value | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.280m USD | Total Return: 48.2% in 12m

International Stocks, Developed Markets, Equity Securities
Total Rating 74
Safety 61
Buy Signal -0.19
Foreign Large Value
Category Rotation: -4.6
TER: 0.80%
AUM: 1.28B
Avg Turnover: 10.9M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility27.6%
VaR 5th Pctl5.05%
VaR vs Median1.47%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.94
Rel. Str. IBD73.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group97.5
Character TTM
Beta0.796
Beta Downside0.666
Hurst Exponent0.485
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD14.29%
CAGR/Max DD1.94
CAGR/Mean DD9.67

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: FDT Developed Markets Ex-US

The First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund (FDT) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Developed Markets Ex-US Index. The fund allocates at least 90% of its net assets to securities within this index, targeting equities in developed economies outside of the United States.

The fund utilizes a proprietary AlphaDEX® selection methodology, a quantitative strategy designed to identify stocks with the potential for higher risk-adjusted returns compared to market-cap-weighted benchmarks. This approach categorizes the fund within the Foreign Large Value sector, which typically focuses on established international companies with low price-to-book or price-to-earnings ratios. Investors often use these vehicles to gain exposure to non-U.S. revenue streams and diversify currency risk.

Analyzing fundamental metrics on ValueRay can provide deeper insight into how this methodology performs across different market cycles. Detailed historical performance and expense ratio data are essential components for evaluating the long-term viability of this quantitative strategy.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Monetary policy shifts in non-US developed economies impact currency-adjusted returns
  • Global trade volume fluctuations influence export-oriented multinational constituent revenues
  • Quantitative factor performance determines index alpha relative to market-cap benchmarks
  • Relative economic growth rates in Europe and Pacific regions drive capital inflows
  • Foreign exchange volatility affects net asset value for dollar-based investors
What is the price of FDT shares?

As of June 15, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 97.54 with a total of 115,721 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.55%, over one month by -1.97%, over three months by +10.19% and over the past year by +48.23%.

Is FDT a buy, sell or hold?

Developed Markets Ex-US has no consensus analysts rating.