First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF

NasdaqGM:SKYY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.6b

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

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Management average tenure15.4yrs
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Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13

SKYY: Cloud Investing Made Simple With One ETF

Summary The First Trust Cloud Computing ETF uses a unique score-based system for stock selection, emphasizing operational presence in cloud segments over market cap. SKYY has delivered strong long-term returns, outperforming peer cloud ETFs since 2019, but exhibits high volatility and lacks dividend payouts. The ETF underperforms broader tech benchmarks like QQQ and offers little to no exposure to leading AI stocks such as NVDA and AMD. SKYY suits investors bullish on cloud growth and seeking momentum, but its steep valuation and volatility may deter risk-averse or income-focused investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

SKYY: Cloud Computing Isn't Going Away

Summary SKYY has better performance and higher standard deviation than its competitors, but in my view, a well-balanced allocation of holdings. Pessimism prevails as the SKYY ETF plunges nearly 20% from its highs. The ETF price returns to the 200-day moving average, indicating a potential bottom zone. RSI and volume analysis seem to confirm. SKYY appears to have a negative ERP overall, similar to the tech sector, making a strong ETF recovery fundamentally unlikely. The same applies to the forward earnings yield: while it is a relatively new phenomenon in recent decades, it is not unprecedented. In my view, demand for U.S. equities could overlook this factor. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 03

SKYY: Hard To Ignore, But Overvalued

Summary First Trust Cloud Computing ETF offers exposure to cloud computing, with significant gains but high valuation metrics and volatility, leading to a "hold" rating. SKYY's portfolio includes major players like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, but its equal weighting limits the impact of these "blue chips." The cloud computing industry is expected to grow at a 20.3% CAGR until 2030, with SaaS dominating and IaaS growing fastest. High valuation metrics and no dividend, coupled with industry risk and volatility, make SKYY a cautious investment despite its potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 19

SKYY: Back Down To Earth We Come, Unlikely To Buck Tech Weakness

Summary The cloud computing industry saw a dip in late 2021 to early 2023, but stocks and ETFs recovered well. But now, the risk is too high for me. SKYY ETF invests in companies involved in cloud computing, including top players like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Cloud computing offers benefits like cost savings, scalability, and remote access, but also presents security challenges and internet dependency. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 21

SKYY: Long-Term Prospects Remain Unchanged

While the long-term picture is still intact for cloud stocks, I believe the current macro environment has reshuffled some of the priorities for many investors. Rising rates coupled with the risk of a potential recession made investors more aware of the dangers of holding expensive stocks. Investors are in no rush to buy the dips since I don't expect a bottom in SKYY over the next couple of weeks.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 29

SKYY: Betting On The Future Of Cloud Computing

The global cloud computing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% until 2026, which is much higher than the forecasted US GDP growth rate over this period. SKYY is a great tool to get exposure to this trend. This is a cost-effective and well-diversified ETF. In my opinion, the recent pullback provides an entry point, and if SKYY goes lower, it is an opportunity to accumulate at lower prices and build a position around it.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 22

SKYY: A Space Odyssey

I had assigned a bullish rating to the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF in August 2020 when it was hovering around $78. The ETF has appreciated 35% since then. I am still bullish on its prospects because cloud technology is evolving fast, and cloud adoption is increasing. The ETF, which underperformed two of its peers till July 2020, has caught up and matched one peer’s price performance and outperformed the other.

CEO

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF has no CEO, or we have no data on them.

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jon Erickson
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
Daniel Lindquist
Portfolio Manager and Chairman of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
David McGarel
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
Roger Testin
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
Stan Ueland
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
Chris Peterson
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
Erik Russo
Portfolio Manager and Member of Investment Committeeno datano datano data
15.4yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SKYY's management team is seasoned and experienced (15.4 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/29 18:05
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/26 00:00
EarningsN/A
Annual EarningsN/A

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.