QQEW's Underlying Holdings Imply 11% Gain Potential
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 16 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Analyst Target Price Comparison: ETFs' implied analyst target prices compared to current trading prices.
- Notable Upside Holdings: Three holdings in First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund ETF (QQEW) with significant upside potential: Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, Dollar Tree Inc, and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
- Analyst Target Prices: Analyst targets for the mentioned holdings: WBA $22.86/share, DLTR $149.14/share, CRWD $389.85/share.
- Analyzing Analyst Targets: Discussion on whether analysts' targets are justified or overly optimistic, highlighting the need for further investor research.
- Additional Information: Mention of other topics like top stocks held by Jim Simons and institutional holders of GLAQ.
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Analyst Views on DLTR
Wall Street analysts forecast DLTR stock price to rise
19 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
6 Hold
5 Sell
Hold
Current: 122.650
Low
75.00
Averages
127.41
High
160.00
Current: 122.650
Low
75.00
Averages
127.41
High
160.00
About DLTR
Dollar Tree, Inc. is an operator of retail discount stores operating under the brand names of Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada. The Company operates approximately 9,000 stores across 48 states and the District of Columbia and approximately 275 stores across seven Canadian provinces. Its Dollar Tree segment is an operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise predominantly at the opening price point. The Dollar Tree segment includes its operations under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands, 16 distribution centers in the United States and two distribution centers in Canada. The merchandise mix in its stores consists of consumable merchandise and discretionary merchandise, including variety merchandise and seasonal goods. Consumable merchandise includes everyday consumables, such as household paper and chemicals, food, candy, health and personal care products, and in most stores, frozen and refrigerated food.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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