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First Trust China AlphaDEX ETF
FCA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.29% | -6.64% | -1.67% | -0.04% | +58.84% | +5.37% |
| Flows | -$1M | -$62M | -$25M | -$25M | +$13M | +$16M |
Characteristics
The First Trust China AlphaDEX ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX China Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 43 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 18, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 43
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.12% | +21.97% | +22.57% | +23.03% |
Max drawdown | -14.64% | -22.61% | -22.61% | -42.45% |
Max drawdown duration | 87d | 120d | 120d | 1431d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1019d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FCA?
FCA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FCA track?
FCA tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX China Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FCA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Chinese Equities. It is part of the segment: China Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FCA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FCA is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FCA launched?
FCA was launched on April 18, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FCA?
FCA is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FCA?
As of September 10, 2026, FCA manages $31.58 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCA performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, FCA delivered a return of -2.29% over the past month (1M performance), -6.64% over the past three months (3M), and -1.67% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FCA?
As of September 10, 2026, FCA has seen net flows of -$1M in the past month (1M flow) and -$25M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCA pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, FCA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.87%.
How many holdings are in FCA
As of July 31, 2026, FCA holds 43 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FCA?
As of July 31, 2026, FCA holds 43 securities, with 47.73% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FCA?
As of July 31, 2026, FCA holds a portfolio of 43 underlyings, with its largest positions including COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Lenovo Group Ltd. and PetroChina Co., Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FCA invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, FCA has its largest geographic exposures in China.
What sectors or themes does FCA focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FCA is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Energy.
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