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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 April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.25% | +4.85% | +6.86% | +30.83% | +78.27% | +75.99% |
| Flows | +$64M | +$81M | +$97M | +$258M | +$506M | +$502M |
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 | 239 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 239
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.54% | +11.92% | +14.26% | +16.30% |
Max drawdown | -8.14% | -8.14% | -17.58% | -23.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 47d | 47d | 205d | 741d |
Time to recover | 15d | 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 April 23, 2026, AFLG manages $599.87 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFLG performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, AFLG delivered a return of 8.25% over the past month (1M performance), 4.85% over the past three months (3M), and 6.86% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFLG?
As of April 23, 2026, AFLG has seen net flows of +$64M in the past month (1M flow) and +$97M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFLG pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, AFLG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.74%.
How many holdings are in AFLG
As of March 31, 2026, AFLG holds 239 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 March 31, 2026, AFLG holds 239 securities, with 35.78% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFLG?
As of March 31, 2026, AFLG holds a portfolio of 239 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and ALPHABET INC-CL. 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 March 31, 2026, AFLG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AFLG focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, AFLG is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Financials.
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