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FDTvsMFDXETF Comparison

ETF 1
FDT

First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+1.82%
VS
ETF 2
MFDX

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
+0.83%

First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX ETF (FDT) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. FDT's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, MFDX's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Materials. FDT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.4% for MFDX. FDT is up 23.07% year-to-date (YTD) with +$294M in YTD flows. MFDX performs worse with 11.01% YTD performance, and +$8M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FDT and MFDX 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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FDT vs MFDX performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/25/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FDT
MFDX
+4.74%+3.45%
+0.86%-0.39%
+23.07%+11.01%
+53.65%+24.66%
+122.10%+70.77%
+77.01%+65.47%
Flows
FDT
MFDX
+$63M+$8M
+$115M+$8M
+$294M+$8M
+$483M+$37M
+$366M+$171M
+$556M+$230M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FDT
MFDX
+22.66%+19.68%
+15.88%+13.44%
+15.68%+13.38%
+16.90%+14.89%
Max drawdown
FDT
MFDX
-12.82%-10.64%
-12.82%-10.64%
-13.71%-11.25%
-34.56%-25.97%
Max drawdown duration
FDT
MFDX
65d86d
65d86d
37d35d
1366d700d
Trading data

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FDT
MFDX
Last sale
5/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$99.50
$42.23
Previous close
05/26/2026
$100.69
$42.40
Consolidated volume
05/26/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FDT
MFDX
Last price
$99.50
$42.23
1D performance
-1.19%
-0.40%
AuM$1.28 B$457.38 M
E/R0.8%0.4%
Characteristics
FDT
MFDX
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustPIMCO
BenchmarkNASDAQ AlphaDEX Developed Markets Ex-US IndexRAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Dev. ex-US Index
N° of holdings2631136
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 18, 2011August 31, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FDT
Japan
27.1%
Republic of Korea
14.17%
Canada
8.73%
Other
50%
MFDX
Japan
25.49%
United Kingdom
12.4%
Canada
9.15%
Other
52.96%

Sectors

FDT
Industrials
25.41%
Materials
14.15%
Consumer Discreti.
11.28%
Financials
9.91%
Energy
7.59%
Other
31.66%
MFDX
Industrials
18.57%
Financials
15.09%
Materials
10.37%
Consumer Staples
8.32%
Consumer Discreti.
8.1%
Other
39.54%
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Diversification

FDT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

11.68%
MFDX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

10.85%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FDT
HYUNDAI MOTOR
0.99%
SK HYNIX
0.89%
HYOSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES
0.86%
HOCHTIEF
0.82%
FUJIKURA
0.80%
ACS CONS Y SERV
0.76%
INPEX
0.76%
HAREL INSURANCE INVESTMENTS
0.76%
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES
0.76%
YANCOAL FPO
0.75%
TAISEI
0.73%
IAMGOLD
0.71%
ENDEAVOUR MINING
0.70%
MARUBENI
0.70%
HD HYUNDAI
0.69%
MFDX
NOVARTIS
0.95%
ENI
0.83%
BANCO SANTANDER SA
0.82%
ASML HOLDING
0.77%
ENGIE
0.76%
CH1499059983
0.76%
NESTLE SA
0.72%
GLENCORE PLC
0.71%
ORANGE
0.67%
SOCIETE GENERALE
0.67%
BP
0.65%
TOKYO ELECTRON
0.64%
GSK PLC
0.64%
VODAFONE GROUP
0.63%
IBERDROLA SA
0.62%
Frequently asked questions about FDT and MFDX

How have the FDT and MFDX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 25, 2026, FDT is up 23.07% year-to-date (YTD), while MFDX has returned 11.01%. That puts FDT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FDT or MFDX?

Year-to-date, the FDT ETF saw +$294M in flows, compared to +$8M for MFDX.

Which ETF is more volatile: FDT or MFDX?

Over the past year, FDT had a volatility of 15.88%, while MFDX experienced 13.44%.

Which ETF is bigger: FDT or MFDX?

As of May 25, 2026, FDT holds $1.28 B in assets under management (AUM), while MFDX manages $457.38 M.

What sectors do the FDT and MFDX ETFs invest in?

FDT leans toward sectors like Industrials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, MFDX focuses on Industrials, Financials and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the FDT ETF and MFDX ETF?

FDT top holdings include HYUNDAI MOTOR, SK HYNIX and HYOSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES. MFDX holds in its top three: NOVARTIS, ENI and BANCO SANTANDER SA.

Which ETF is more diversified: FDT or MFDX?

FDT holds 265 securities with 11.68% of its assets in the top 15. MFDX has 1203 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.85%.

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