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First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund ETF
FDN performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +16.52% | +1.04% | -2.15% | +13.82% | +86.20% | +15.10% |
| Flows | -$129M | -$1.26B | -$1.31B | -$2.05B | -$2.31B | -$5.23B |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund ETF is built to track the Dow Jones Internet Composite 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). The dividend policy is capitalization.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 41 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 41
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.52% | +19.32% | +21.89% | +27.93% |
Max drawdown | -13.75% | -21.40% | -24.97% | -53.97% |
Max drawdown duration | 73d | 221d | 129d | 1183d |
Time to recover | 18d | N/A | 80d | 756d |
Replication quality
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What type of ETF is FDN?
FDN is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FDN track?
FDN tracks the Dow Jones Internet Composite Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FDN invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Equities. It is part of the segment: Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity.
What is the expense ratio of FDN?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FDN is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FDN launched?
FDN was launched on June 19, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FDN?
FDN is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FDN?
As of April 30, 2026, FDN manages $5.00 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FDN performed recently?
As of April 30, 2026, FDN delivered a return of 16.52% over the past month (1M performance), 1.04% over the past three months (3M), and -2.15% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FDN?
As of April 30, 2026, FDN has seen net flows of -$129M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.31B year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in FDN
As of March 31, 2026, FDN holds 41 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FDN?
As of March 31, 2026, FDN holds 41 securities, with 75.43% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FDN?
As of March 31, 2026, FDN holds a portfolio of 41 underlyings, with its largest positions including AMAZON.COM INC, META PLATFORMS and NETFLIX. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FDN invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FDN has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FDN focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FDN is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
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