First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) closed at USD 176.58 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 180.56; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 175.74–178.06 on volume of 9,323 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 150.01–200.22 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
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Key facts (FAD)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +44.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FAD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.6% | +44.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +8.6% | +7.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| Max drawdown | -12.5% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -31.4% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |
FAD options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 23.6% | ±5.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 22.9% | ±7.2% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 21.8% | ±8.4% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 19.2% | ±10.7% |
30-day implied volatility 21.6% vs 17.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC)
| Price | USD 176.58 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.20% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 180.56 |
| Open | USD 178.06 |
| Day Range | USD 175.74 – 178.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 150.01 – 200.22 |
| Volume | 9,323 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (FAD)
Nexqual's technical model rates FAD "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.53 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 183.58) |
| MACD | -1.6 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (FAD)
Nexqual rates First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAB | First Trust Multi Cap Value Alp | USD 105.81 | ▲ 2.04% |
| FYX | First Trust Small Cap Core Alph | USD 138.07 | ▲ 1.06% |
| FNY | First Trust Mid Cap Growth Alph | USD 97.06 | ▼ 1.69% |
| FTC | First Trust Large Cap Growth Al | USD 171.07 | ▼ 2.7% |
| FTA | First Trust Large Cap Value Alp | USD 103.11 | ▲ 1.99% |
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