
This Exchange-Traded Fund, the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund, has a primary goal of achieving investment returns that closely parallel the price and yield of the StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index. It aims to do so before accounting for any operational fees or expenses.
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Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.

Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs category of the market.

The First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (FXG) was launched on May 8, 2007, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

When it comes to dividend plays, consumer staples stocks can be right up at the top—companies that generate reliable income regardless of market conditions. Consumer staples firms often enjoy pricing advantages, brand loyalty, and natural resistance to recessions.