FTLS ETF: Reaffirming My Buy Recommendation (NYSEARCA:FTLS)

Core Insights - The First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) was recommended as a Buy, generating a 7.50% return compared to the S&P 500's 10.54% return since the recommendation [1] Group 1: Investment Strategy - The analyst emphasizes a quantitative approach to investing, valuing mathematical analysis over traditional sell-side analysis [1] - The focus has shifted from individual stocks to ETF strategies that aim to outperform market returns or provide better risk protection [1] Group 2: Investment Focus - The analyst shares insights on value stocks with growth potential across various market capitalizations, including large caps, midcaps, small caps, international stocks, gold miners, and REITs [1]