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FXRvsPAVEETF Comparison

ETF 1
FXR

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Industrials
-0.41%
VS
ETF 2
PAVE

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.84%

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FXR) belongs to the US Industrials segment. Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) is part of the Infrastructure segment. FXR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. In contrast, PAVE's top sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Utilities. FXR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.47% for PAVE. FXR is up 9.93% year-to-date (YTD) with -$199M in YTD flows. PAVE performs better with 21.36% YTD performance, and +$1.81B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FXR and PAVE 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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FXR vs PAVE performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 M20 M40 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/17/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FXR
PAVE
+4.14%+5.97%
+6.16%+14.00%
+9.93%+21.36%
+23.51%+39.26%
+54.95%+96.65%
+57.53%+138.64%
Flows
FXR
PAVE
-$4M+$47M
-$42M+$766M
-$199M+$1.81B
-$1.34B+$2.33B
-$1.61B+$4.24B
-$1.69B+$4.55B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FXR
PAVE
+23.45%+24.70%
+19.49%+19.59%
+19.68%+20.58%
+20.97%+22.04%
Max drawdown
FXR
PAVE
-7.05%-7.81%
-13.68%-11.91%
-26.68%-26.27%
-27.03%-26.27%
Max drawdown duration
FXR
PAVE
58d40d
115d59d
403d239d
751d239d
Trading data

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FXR
PAVE
Last sale
6/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$87.70
$57.98
Previous close
06/17/2026
$89.06
$58.50
Consolidated volume
06/17/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FXR
PAVE
Last price
$87.70
$57.98
1D performance
-1.53%
-0.89%
AuM$684.38 M$14.03 B
E/R0.6%0.47%
Characteristics
FXR
PAVE
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustGlobal X
BenchmarkStrataQuant Industrials IndexIndxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index
N° of holdings13191
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 8, 2007March 6, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FXR
USA
89.4%
Other
10.6%
PAVE
USA
87.71%
Ireland
10.19%
Other
2.09%

Sectors

FXR
Industrials
61.01%
Information Techn.
12.29%
Materials
11.78%
Other
14.92%
PAVE
Industrials
68.87%
Materials
20.15%
Other
10.98%
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Diversification

FXR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.05%
PAVE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.89%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
FXR
QUANTA SERVICES
1.46%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
1.46%
MICHAEL STORES
1.40%
CATERPILLAR
1.35%
EMCOR GROUP
1.32%
US36828A1016
1.31%
ADT INC
1.24%
PAYPAL HOLDINGS
1.20%
SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
1.20%
EAGLE MATERIALS
1.20%
FISERV
1.20%
EURONET WRLDWDE
1.20%
XPO LOGISTICS
1.19%
CRANE HOLDINGS CO
1.18%
OSHKOSH
1.14%
PAVE
QUANTA SERVICES
3.77%
CSX
3.50%
EATON CORP PLC
3.45%
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
3.45%
UNION PACIFIC U
3.21%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
3.05%
SEMPRA ENERGY
3.03%
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
3.03%
DEERE
3.01%
PARKER HANNIFIN
2.82%
NUCOR
2.81%
UNITED RENTALS
2.80%
FASTENAL
2.74%
ROCKWELL AUTOMAT
2.64%
CRH PLC
2.56%
Frequently asked questions about FXR and PAVE

How have the FXR and PAVE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 17, 2026, FXR is up 9.93% year-to-date (YTD), while PAVE has returned 21.36%. That puts PAVE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FXR or PAVE?

Year-to-date, the FXR ETF saw -$199M in flows, compared to +$1.81B for PAVE.

Which ETF is more volatile: FXR or PAVE?

Over the past year, FXR had a volatility of 19.49%, while PAVE experienced 19.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: FXR or PAVE?

As of June 17, 2026, FXR holds $684.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while PAVE manages $14.03 B.

What sectors do the FXR and PAVE ETFs invest in?

FXR leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. Meanwhile, PAVE focuses on Industrials and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the FXR ETF and PAVE ETF?

FXR top holdings include QUANTA SERVICES, COMFORT SYSTEMS USA and MICHAEL STORES. PAVE holds in its top three: QUANTA SERVICES, CSX and EATON CORP PLC.

Which ETF is more diversified: FXR or PAVE?

FXR holds 145 securities with 19.05% of its assets in the top 15. PAVE has 100 securities and a top 15 weight of 45.89%.

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