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ASCEvsFNYETF Comparison

ETF 1
ASCE

Allspring SMID Core ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.06%
VS
ETF 2
FNY

First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Mid Cap Growth
+1.84%

Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FNY) is part of the US Mid Cap Growth segment. ASCE's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, FNY's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. ASCE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.73% for FNY. ASCE is up 29.01% year-to-date (YTD) with +$42M in YTD flows. FNY performs worse with 16.25% YTD performance, and +$31M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ASCE and FNY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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ASCE vs FNY performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ASCE
FNY
+7.48%+3.17%
+28.54%+16.79%
+29.01%+16.25%
n/a+32.22%
n/a+69.91%
n/a+45.89%
Flows
ASCE
FNY
+$21M+$6M
+$29M+$16M
+$42M+$31M
-+$80M
-+$116M
-+$6M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ASCE
FNY
+21.84%+24.53%
n/a+20.57%
n/a+20.79%
n/a+22.46%
Max drawdown
ASCE
FNY
-4.85%-6.01%
n/a-12.05%
n/a-24.97%
n/a-33.90%
Max drawdown duration
ASCE
FNY
19d19d
n/a84d
n/a275d
n/a1045d
Trading data

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ASCE
FNY
Last sale
6/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$34.50
$107.31
Previous close
06/15/2026
$35.00
$105.90
Consolidated volume
06/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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ASCE
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ASCE
FNY
Last price
$34.50
$107.31
1D performance
-1.43%
+1.33%
AuM$95.91 M$572.00 M
E/R0.38%0.73%
Characteristics
ASCE
FNY
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAllspringFirst Trust
Benchmark-NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Growth Index
N° of holdings45206
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 8, 2025April 19, 2011
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ASCE
USA
82.23%
Other
17.77%
FNY
USA
98.49%
Other
1.51%

Sectors

ASCE
Information Techn.
19.39%
Financials
14.68%
Industrials
13.93%
Health Care
11.59%
Consumer Discreti.
8.09%
Materials
7.1%
Other
25.22%
FNY
Industrials
23.72%
Information Techn.
16.78%
Health Care
15.85%
Consumer Discreti.
11.95%
Financials
7.56%
Other
24.14%
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Diversification

ASCE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

40.96%
FNY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.23%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
ASCE
POWELL INDUSTRIES
3.29%
STONEX GROUP INC
3.26%
EMCOR GROUP
3.08%
FABRINET
3.02%
TEEKAY
2.92%
DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS
2.87%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
2.75%
BLUE BIRD CORP
2.64%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
2.63%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
2.49%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
2.46%
UTD THERAPEUT
2.45%
BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP
2.41%
CENTURY ALUMINUM
2.37%
EXELIXIS
2.32%
FNY
SANMINA CORP
1.14%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
1.10%
VICOR
1.10%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
1.08%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
1.01%
TERAWULF INC
0.98%
VIASAT
0.94%
IES HOLDINGS
0.91%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.87%
PLANET LABS PBC
0.87%
SITIME CORP
0.86%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.85%
ARGAN
0.85%
US3004261034
0.84%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL
0.83%
Frequently asked questions about ASCE and FNY

How have the ASCE and FNY ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, ASCE is up 29.01% year-to-date (YTD), while FNY has returned 16.25%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ASCE or FNY?

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$42M in flows, compared to +$31M for FNY.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or FNY?

As of June 12, 2026, ASCE holds $95.91 M in assets under management (AUM), while FNY manages $572.00 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and FNY ETFs invest in?

ASCE leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. Meanwhile, FNY focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the ASCE ETF and FNY ETF?

ASCE top holdings include POWELL INDUSTRIES, STONEX GROUP INC and EMCOR GROUP. FNY holds in its top three: SANMINA CORP, VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC and VICOR.

Which ETF is more diversified: ASCE or FNY?

ASCE holds 45 securities with 40.96% of its assets in the top 15. FNY has 225 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.23%.

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