First Trust Mortgage Fund Manager Performance Evaluation
| FMY Fund | USD 11.98 0.13 1.10% |
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of -0.11, which means not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, returns on owning First Trust are expected to decrease at a much lower rate. During the bear market, First Trust is likely to outperform the market.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Over the last 90 days First Trust Mortgage has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of fairly strong primary indicators, First Trust is not utilizing all of its potentials. The newest stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
...more| Expense Ratio | 2.4500 |
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First Trust Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you would invest 1,217 in First Trust Mortgage on August 27, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (19.00) from holding First Trust Mortgage or give up 1.56% of portfolio value over 90 days. First Trust Mortgage is generating negative expected returns assuming volatility of 0.6204% on return distribution over 90 days investment horizon. In other words, 5% of funds are less volatile than First, and above 99% of all equities are expected to generate higher returns over the next 90 days. Expected Return |
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First Trust Current Valuation
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Please note that First Trust's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be overvalued. First Trust Mortgage shows a prevailing Real Value of $11.05 per share. The current price of the fund is $11.98. We determine the value of First Trust Mortgage from reviewing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we advise acquiring undervalued funds and dropping overvalued funds since, at some point, fund prices and their ongoing real values will submerge.
Since First Trust is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of First Fund. However, First Trust's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value. | Historical | Market 11.98 | Real 11.05 | Hype 11.98 | Naive 11.86 |
The intrinsic value of First Trust's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence First Trust's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
Estimating the potential upside or downside of First Trust Mortgage helps investors to forecast how First fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of First Trust more accurately as focusing exclusively on First Trust's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors: First Trust Market Risk Analysis
Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for First Trust's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of funds, such as First Trust Mortgage, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a First Trust's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.
Sharpe Ratio = -0.0366
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Estimated Market Risk
| 0.62 actual daily | 5 95% of assets are more volatile |
Expected Return
| -0.02 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets have higher returns |
Risk-Adjusted Return
| -0.04 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets perform better |
Based on monthly moving average First Trust is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of First Trust by adding First Trust to a well-diversified portfolio.
First Trust Fundamentals Growth
First Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of First Trust, and First Trust fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on First Fund performance.
| Return On Equity | -3.7 | ||||
| Return On Asset | 1.95 | ||||
| Profit Margin | (81.33) % | ||||
| Operating Margin | 70.32 % | ||||
| Current Valuation | 42.71 M | ||||
| Shares Outstanding | 4.21 M | ||||
| Price To Earning | 44.96 X | ||||
| Price To Book | 0.80 X | ||||
| Price To Sales | 18.56 X | ||||
| Revenue | 2.61 M | ||||
| Cash And Equivalents | 3.43 M | ||||
| Cash Per Share | 0.81 X | ||||
| Book Value Per Share | 14.45 X | ||||
| Earnings Per Share | 0.26 X | ||||
About First Trust Performance
Evaluating First Trust's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if First Trust has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if First Trust has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
First Trust Mortgage Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Brookfield Investment Management Inc. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It seeks to invest in fixed income securities including mortgage-backed securities, consisting of pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations, residential mortgage-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The fund was formerly known as the First TrustFIDAC Mortgage Income Fund. First Trust Mortgage Income Fund was formed on May 25, 2005 and is domiciled in United States.Things to note about First Trust Mortgage performance evaluation
Checking the ongoing alerts about First Trust for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Fund alerts and notifications screener for First Trust Mortgage help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.| First Trust Mortgage generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days |
- Analyzing First Trust's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
- Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether First Trust's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
- Examining First Trust's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
- Evaluating First Trust's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of First Trust's management team can help you assess the Fund's leadership.
- Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of First Trust's fund. These opinions can provide insight into First Trust's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
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First Trust financial ratios help investors to determine whether First Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in First with respect to the benefits of owning First Trust security.
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