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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 September 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.48% | +3.35% | +13.70% | +17.87% | +78.24% | +76.26% |
| Flows | +$32M | +$97M | +$227M | +$271M | +$636M | +$637M |
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 | 213 |
| 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 July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 213
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.56% | +11.84% | +14.17% | +16.21% |
Max drawdown | -2.78% | -8.14% | -17.58% | -23.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 45d | 47d | 205d | 741d |
Time to recover | 35d | 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 September 9, 2026, AFLG manages $768.29 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFLG performed recently?
As of September 9, 2026, AFLG delivered a return of -1.48% over the past month (1M performance), 3.35% over the past three months (3M), and 13.7% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFLG?
As of September 9, 2026, AFLG has seen net flows of +$32M in the past month (1M flow) and +$227M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFLG pay dividends?
As of September 9, 2026, AFLG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.7%.
How many holdings are in AFLG
As of July 31, 2026, AFLG holds 213 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 July 31, 2026, AFLG holds 213 securities, with 37.51% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFLG?
As of July 31, 2026, AFLG holds a portfolio of 213 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Alphabet, 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 July 31, 2026, AFLG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AFLG focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, AFLG is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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