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First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF
AFMC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.38% | +2.02% | +17.12% | +19.29% | +67.93% | +64.88% |
| Flows | +$23M | +$47M | +$99M | +$111M | +$178M | +$184M |
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 | 261 |
| 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 261
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.03% | +14.82% | +17.44% | +19.20% |
Max drawdown | -4.33% | -8.15% | -21.83% | -25.69% |
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 47d | 289d | 752d |
Time to recover | N/A | 12d | 156d | 444d |
What type of ETF is AFMC?
AFMC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does AFMC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Mid Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of AFMC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AFMC is 0.68%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AFMC launched?
AFMC was launched on December 3, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AFMC?
AFMC is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of AFMC?
As of September 10, 2026, AFMC manages $215.05 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFMC performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, AFMC delivered a return of -3.38% over the past month (1M performance), 2.02% over the past three months (3M), and 17.12% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFMC?
As of September 10, 2026, AFMC has seen net flows of +$23M in the past month (1M flow) and +$99M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFMC pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, AFMC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.7%.
How many holdings are in AFMC
As of July 31, 2026, AFMC holds 261 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AFMC?
As of July 31, 2026, AFMC holds 261 securities, with 16.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFMC?
As of July 31, 2026, AFMC holds a portfolio of 261 underlyings, with its largest positions including Reliance, Inc., Casey's General Stores, Inc. and BorgWarner, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AFMC invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, AFMC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AFMC focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, AFMC is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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