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First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF
AFLG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.67% | +3.62% | +11.20% | +18.69% | +71.71% | +75.63% |
| Flows | +$43M | +$78M | +$175M | +$259M | +$584M | +$586M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 214 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 3, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 214
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.33% | +11.83% | +14.18% | +16.23% |
Max drawdown | -3.75% | -8.14% | -17.58% | -23.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 47d | 205d | 741d |
Time to recover | N/A | 15d | 81d | 467d |
What type of ETF is AFLG?
AFLG is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does AFLG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of AFLG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AFLG is 0.55%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AFLG launched?
AFLG was launched on December 3, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AFLG?
AFLG is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of AFLG?
As of July 24, 2026, AFLG manages $701.45 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFLG performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, AFLG delivered a return of 1.67% over the past month (1M performance), 3.62% over the past three months (3M), and 11.2% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFLG?
As of July 24, 2026, AFLG has seen net flows of +$43M in the past month (1M flow) and +$175M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFLG pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, AFLG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.72%.
How many holdings are in AFLG
As of June 30, 2026, AFLG holds 214 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AFLG?
As of June 30, 2026, AFLG holds 214 securities, with 37.71% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFLG?
As of June 30, 2026, AFLG holds a portfolio of 214 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Alphabet, Inc. and Apple, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AFLG invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, AFLG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AFLG focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, AFLG is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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