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First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF
AFSM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.45% | +5.40% | +22.20% | +23.52% | +66.45% | +58.01% |
| Flows | +$8M | +$22M | +$45M | +$65M | +$104M | +$105M |
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 | 330 |
| 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 330
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.07% | +17.62% | +19.71% | +21.01% |
Max drawdown | -4.36% | -9.36% | -24.90% | -28.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 24d | 46d | 303d | 815d |
Time to recover | N/A | 15d | 156d | 507d |
What type of ETF is AFSM?
AFSM is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does AFSM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of AFSM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AFSM is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AFSM launched?
AFSM was launched on December 3, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AFSM?
AFSM is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of AFSM?
As of September 9, 2026, AFSM manages $128.09 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFSM performed recently?
As of September 9, 2026, AFSM delivered a return of -1.45% over the past month (1M performance), 5.4% over the past three months (3M), and 22.2% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFSM?
As of September 9, 2026, AFSM has seen net flows of +$8M in the past month (1M flow) and +$45M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFSM pay dividends?
As of September 9, 2026, AFSM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.5%.
How many holdings are in AFSM
As of July 31, 2026, AFSM holds 330 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AFSM?
As of July 31, 2026, AFSM holds 330 securities, with 11.78% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFSM?
As of July 31, 2026, AFSM holds a portfolio of 330 underlyings, with its largest positions including National HealthCare Corp., Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AFSM invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, AFSM has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AFSM focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, AFSM is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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