FTXN: Outperforming Its Industry Benchmark

  • First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF has a concentrated portfolio of 41 oil and gas stocks, selected and weighted by momentum and fundamentals. Since inception, the FTXN ETF has outperformed the industry benchmark XOP and strategy-based energy ETFs, but lags the sector benchmark XLE in returns and risk. While not compelling for long-term buy-and-hold, FTXN can be useful for tactical allocation.