First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL) Shares Acquired by NewSquare Capital LLC

NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL) by 1.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 230,802 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,193 shares during the quarter. First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF comprises about 1.6% of NewSquare Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest holding. NewSquare Capital LLC owned 0.06% of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF worth $20,142,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Prasad Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $311,000. Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF by 151.5% during the fourth quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 28,832 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,516,000 after acquiring an additional 17,368 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF by 144.8% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 617 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 365 shares during the period. Finally, Truist Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 109,903 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,591,000 after acquiring an additional 1,484 shares during the period.

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Stock Performance

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF stock opened at $80.55 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $294.01 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.70 and a beta of 1.29. First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF has a 1 year low of $78.34 and a 1 year high of $107.74. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $89.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $90.16.

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th were given a $0.1657 dividend. This is a positive change from First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF’s previous dividend of $0.12. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 13th.

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Company Profile

The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor index. The fund tracks an index of the most liquid US semiconductor companies, weighted according to factors related to value, volatility and growth. FTXL was launched on Sep 20, 2016 and is managed by First Trust.