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EKGvsFXHETF Comparison

ETF 1
EKG

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF

This fund is part of
Healthcare Technology
-0.08%
VS
ETF 2
FXH

First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.03%

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 -11.45% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. FXH performs better with 0.02% YTD performance, and -$61M 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

0246810%Mar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

Cumulative Flows

-5 M-4 M-3 M-2 M-1 M0 MMar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EKG
FXH
+6.88%+8.51%
-13.72%-2.07%
-11.45%+0.02%
+6.75%+15.45%
-2.00%+6.64%
n/a-0.20%
Flows
EKG
FXH
--$5M
--$67M
--$61M
-$25K-$123M
+$1M-$719M
--$505M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EKG
FXH
+25.78%+17.05%
+21.18%+16.21%
+22.93%+15.23%
n/a+16.67%
Max drawdown
EKG
FXH
-19.27%-9.86%
-21.99%-12.07%
-34.97%-17.89%
n/a-29.40%
Max drawdown duration
EKG
FXH
90d57d
110d110d
563d331d
n/a1694d
Trading data

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EKG
FXH
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
$15.97
$111.91
Previous close
04/28/2026
$16.39
$112.31
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EKG
FXH
Last price
$15.97
$111.91
1D performance
-2.54%
-0.36%
AuM$2.52 M$874.42 M
E/R0.65%0.61%
Characteristics
EKG
FXH
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustFirst Trust
BenchmarkNasdaq Lux Health Tech IndexStrataQuant Health Care Index
N° of holdings3371
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
94.35%
Other
5.65%
FXH
USA
95.47%
Other
4.53%

Sectors

EKG
Health Care
86.01%
Other
13.99%
FXH
Health Care
93.76%
Other
6.24%
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Diversification

EKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.16%
FXH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

35.37%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
EKG
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC
8.48%
VEEVA SYSTEMS IN
8.34%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
8.11%
RESMED
7.65%
DEXCOM
7.47%
NATERA
4.30%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
4.27%
ILLUMINA
4.14%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
4.04%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
4.00%
INSULET
3.69%
US88023B1035
3.45%
IRHYTHM TECHNOLOGIES
2.14%
HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC
2.13%
OSCAR HEALTH
1.95%
FXH
ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY
3.83%
APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS
2.95%
PFIZER
2.63%
BIOGEN INC
2.40%
CARDINAL HEALTH
2.37%
HCA HEALTHCARE
2.33%
INCYTE
2.19%
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.18%
INSMED
2.17%
UTD THERAPEUT
2.15%
MERCK & CO INC
2.11%
LILLY
2.04%
NATERA
2.04%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
2.00%
AMGEN-T
1.98%
Frequently asked questions about EKG and FXH

How have the EKG and FXH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, EKG is down -11.45% year-to-date (YTD), while FXH has returned 0.02%. 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 -$61M for FXH.

Which ETF is more volatile: EKG or FXH?

Over the past year, EKG had a volatility of 21.18%, while FXH experienced 16.21%.

Which ETF is bigger: EKG or FXH?

As of April 27, 2026, EKG holds $2.52 M in assets under management (AUM), while FXH manages $874.42 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, VEEVA SYSTEMS IN and INTUITIVE SURGICAL. FXH holds in its top three: ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY, APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS and PFIZER.

Which ETF is more diversified: EKG or FXH?

EKG holds 36 securities with 74.16% of its assets in the top 15. FXH has 75 securities and a top 15 weight of 35.37%.

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