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FYXvsDFMCETF Comparison

ETF 1
FYX

First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.41%
VS
ETF 2
DFMC

Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.36%

First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FYX) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF (DFMC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. FYX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.58%, versus 0.43% for DFMC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FYX and DFMC 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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FYX vs DFMC performance and flow charts

Performance

-2024681012%Mar 23Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/23/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FYX
DFMC
+10.58%+9.82%
+8.47%n/a
+15.91%n/a
+54.19%n/a
+70.43%n/a
+49.89%n/a
Flows
FYX
DFMC
+$38M+$179M
+$81M-
+$105M-
+$41M-
-$34M-
-$49M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FYX
DFMC
+18.47%n/a
+18.88%n/a
+21.13%n/a
+22.33%n/a
Max drawdown
FYX
DFMC
-7.27%n/a
-7.56%n/a
-28.15%n/a
-28.15%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FYX
DFMC
44dn/a
31dn/a
296dn/a
296dn/a
Trading data

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FYX
DFMC
Last sale
4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$131.98
Previous close
04/23/2026
$130.88
Consolidated volume
04/23/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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DFMC
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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FYX
DFMC
Last price
$131.98
1D performance
+0.84%
AuM$1.19 B$185.52 M
E/R0.58%0.43%
Characteristics
FYX
DFMC
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustDimensional
BenchmarkNASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Core Index-
N° of holdings4701484
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 8, 2007March 19, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FYX
USA
94.68%
Other
5.32%
DFMC
USA
86.71%
Other
13.29%

Sectors

FYX
Financials
16.01%
Industrials
14.68%
Consumer Discreti.
11.43%
Information Techn.
11.36%
Health Care
11.36%
Energy
9.02%
Other
26.14%
DFMC
Financials
20.29%
Industrials
16.42%
Consumer Discreti.
11.91%
Information Techn.
11.83%
Health Care
10.07%
Energy
7.09%
Other
22.39%
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Diversification

FYX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.83%
DFMC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

6.47%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FYX
FASTLY INC
0.76%
KOSMOS ENERGY
0.71%
APPLIED OPTOEL/D
0.60%
VALARIS LTD
0.57%
DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS
0.55%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.53%
ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY
0.50%
SM ENERGY
0.47%
PLANET LABS PBC
0.47%
CRESCENT ENERGY COMPANY
0.46%
INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS
0.45%
LIBERTY OILFIELD SERVICES
0.45%
ARGAN
0.44%
TRI POINTE GROUP INC
0.44%
VICOR
0.43%
DFMC
ARGAN
0.94%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
0.67%
PLEXUS
0.51%
ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION
0.46%
FIRST BANCORP
0.42%
AAR
0.40%
LAUREATE EDUCATION INC
0.40%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
0.38%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL
0.36%
ARCHROCK
0.35%
MATSON
0.35%
ENPRO INDUSTRIES
0.34%
HURON CONSULTING
0.30%
BANCFIRST
0.30%
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
0.28%
Frequently asked questions about FYX and DFMC

Which ETF is bigger: FYX or DFMC?

As of April 23, 2026, FYX holds $1.19 B in assets under management (AUM), while DFMC manages $185.52 M.

What sectors do the FYX and DFMC ETFs invest in?

FYX leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, DFMC focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the FYX ETF and DFMC ETF?

FYX top holdings include FASTLY INC, KOSMOS ENERGY and APPLIED OPTOEL/D. DFMC holds in its top three: ARGAN, TTM TECHNOLOGIES and PLEXUS.

Which ETF is more diversified: FYX or DFMC?

FYX holds 520 securities with 7.83% of its assets in the top 15. DFMC has 1521 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.47%.

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