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EKGvsFXHETF Comparison

ETF 1
EKG

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.05%
Full EKG fund page
VS
ETF 2
FXH

First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.31%
Full FXH fund page

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF (EKG) belongs to the Healthcare Technology segment. First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FXH) is part of the US Health Care segment. EKG's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Financials. In contrast, FXH's top sector exposures are Health Care  EKG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.61% for FXH. EKG is down -10.11% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. FXH performs better with -3.01% YTD performance, and -$40M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EKG and FXH 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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EKG vs FXH performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Cumulative Flows

-15 M-10 M-5 M0 MFeb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EKG
FXH
-3.85%-4.09%
-12.10%-4.41%
-10.11%-3.01%
+6.65%+6.85%
+4.12%+8.38%
n/a+4.68%
Flows
EKG
FXH
--$17M
--$34M
--$40M
-$25K-$160M
+$1M-$708M
--$511M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EKG
FXH
+19.08%+13.46%
+24.02%+18.27%
+22.58%+15.03%
n/a+16.51%
Max drawdown
EKG
FXH
-15.37%-7.48%
-15.37%-11.60%
-34.97%-18.79%
n/a-29.40%
Max drawdown duration
EKG
FXH
63d63d
63d143d
563d490d
n/a1647d
Trading data

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EKG
FXH
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$17.07
$110.30
Previous close
03/11/2026
$17.13
$110.68
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EKG
FXH
Last price
$17.07
$110.30
1D performance
-0.34%
-0.34%
AuM$2.56 M$871.47 M
E/R0.65%0.61%
Characteristics
EKG
FXH
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustFirst Trust
BenchmarkNasdaq Lux Health Tech IndexStrataQuant Health Care Index
N° of holdings3671
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 22, 2022May 8, 2007
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EKG
USA
94.55%
Other
5.45%
FXH
USA
94.66%
Other
5.34%

Sectors

EKG
Health Care
93.91%
Other
6.09%
FXH
Health Care
93.03%
Other
6.97%
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Diversification

EKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

78.3%
FXH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

33.8%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
EKG
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
8.83%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
7.80%
DEXCOM
7.10%
RESMED
6.89%
EXACT SCIENCES
6.47%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
5.78%
VEEVA SYSTEMS IN
5.55%
ILLUMINA
5.31%
NATERA
5.03%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
4.21%
HOLOGIC
4.09%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
4.05%
INSULET
2.76%
MASIMO
2.35%
HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC
2.08%
FXH
ORGANON & CO
2.64%
PFIZER
2.36%
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.32%
CARDINAL HEALTH
2.32%
HCA HEALTHCARE
2.32%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
2.30%
MOLINA HLTHCRE
2.30%
BIOGEN INC
2.27%
INCYTE
2.25%
NATERA
2.24%
US83444M1018
2.15%
LILLY
2.14%
ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY
2.10%
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES
2.05%
PENUMBRA
2.04%
Frequently asked questions about EKG and FXH

How have the EKG and FXH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 11, 2026, EKG is down -10.11% year-to-date (YTD), while FXH has lost -3.01%. That puts FXH better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EKG or FXH?

Year-to-date, the EKG ETF saw - in flows, compared to -$40M for FXH.

Which ETF is more volatile: EKG or FXH?

Over the past year, EKG had a volatility of 24.02%, while FXH experienced 18.27%.

Which ETF is bigger: EKG or FXH?

As of March 11, 2026, EKG holds $2.56 M in assets under management (AUM), while FXH manages $871.47 M.

What sectors do the EKG and FXH ETFs invest in?

EKG leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, FXH focuses on Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the EKG ETF and FXH ETF?

EKG top holdings include IQVIA HOLDINGS INC, INTUITIVE SURGICAL and DEXCOM. FXH holds in its top three: ORGANON & CO, PFIZER and IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: EKG or FXH?

EKG holds 36 securities with 78.3% of its assets in the top 15. FXH has 75 securities and a top 15 weight of 33.8%.

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