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First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX ETF
Trading data
FDTS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.43% | +14.76% | +12.72% | +61.33% | +86.55% | +74.01% |
| Flows | +$4M | +$4M | +$4M | +$4M | +$1M | +$2M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.68% | +16.05% | +14.99% | +16.75% |
Max drawdown | -8.39% | -13.65% | -13.72% | -32.01% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 37d | 208d | 1322d |
Time to recover | N/A | 19d | 19d | 946d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 361
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Developed Markets Ex-US Small Cap 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 |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 361 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 15, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FDTS?
FDTS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FDTS track?
FDTS tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Developed Markets Ex-US Small Cap Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FDTS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FDTS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FDTS is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FDTS launched?
FDTS was launched on February 15, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FDTS?
FDTS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FDTS?
As of March 12, 2026, FDTS manages $13.20 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FDTS performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, FDTS delivered a return of -4.43% over the past month (1M performance), 14.76% over the past three months (3M), and 12.72% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FDTS?
As of March 12, 2026, FDTS has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$4M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FDTS pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, FDTS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.6%.
How many holdings are in FDTS
As of January 31, 2026, FDTS holds 361 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FDTS?
As of January 31, 2026, FDTS holds 361 securities, with 8.85% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FDTS?
As of January 31, 2026, FDTS holds a portfolio of 361 underlyings, with its largest positions including WASION HOLDINGS, WONIK IPS CO LTD and HYOSUNG CORP. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FDTS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FDTS has its largest geographic exposures in Japan and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does FDTS focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, FDTS is primarily exposed to Industrials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.
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