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- First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks investment results corresponding generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of the StrataQuant Consumer Staples Index. The fund employs the patented AlphaDEX stock selection methodology to construct a portfolio of approximately 40-50 large- and mid-cap U.S. equities focused on the consumer staples sector; top holdings typically include companies such as The Kraft Heinz Company, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Bunge Global SA, and Casey's General Stores, representing food producers, beverages, personal care products, drug and grocery stores, and tobacco. It primarily invests in growth and value stocks from consumer defensive (approximately 80%), healthcare, and consumer cyclical subsectors, with nearly all assets (over 99%) allocated to U.S. stocks. Launched on May 8, 2007, and domiciled in the United States, the fund is managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois, with a team of portfolio managers including Roger Testin, Daniel Lindquist, Jon Erickson, David McGarel, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, and Erik Russo. The fund targets investors seeking exposure to non-discretionary consumer goods through a rules-based, multi-factor approach emphasizing enhanced alpha potential over traditional market-cap weighted indices like the Russell 1000 Consumer Staples Index or S&P 500 Consumer Staples Index. Shares trade on NYSE Arca with a net expense ratio of 0.62% and total net assets of approximately $284-290 million as of late 2025. In recent developments, First Trust Advisors L.P. announced quarterly distributions for FXG and related AlphaDEX funds, including a September 2025 payout as part of ongoing income strategies amid stable sector performance. The fund maintained its core methodology without major strategic shifts, acquisitions, or product launches in 2024-2025, focusing instead on portfolio rebalancing to reflect evolving holdings in resilient consumer staples amid market volatility. Available for sale in the United States and Mexico, FXG continues to serve institutional and retail investors prioritizing defensive sector exposure.