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First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FEP performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.18% | +0.47% | +9.10% | +25.74% | +80.49% | +63.08% |
| Flows | +$3M | +$3M | +$74M | +$151M | +$112M | -$34M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Europe 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 | 173 |
| 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 May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 173
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.39% | +16.17% | +16.24% | +19.53% |
Max drawdown | -3.92% | -11.77% | -14.83% | -38.85% |
Max drawdown duration | 71d | 69d | 38d | 1260d |
Time to recover | N/A | 47d | 19d | 871d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FEP?
FEP is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FEP track?
FEP tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Europe Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FEP invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities. It is part of the segment: Europe Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FEP?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FEP is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FEP launched?
FEP was launched on April 18, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FEP?
FEP is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FEP?
As of July 16, 2026, FEP manages $513.84 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FEP performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FEP delivered a return of -1.18% over the past month (1M performance), 0.47% over the past three months (3M), and 9.1% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FEP?
As of July 16, 2026, FEP has seen net flows of +$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$74M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FEP pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FEP has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.77%.
How many holdings are in FEP
As of May 31, 2026, FEP holds 173 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FEP?
As of May 31, 2026, FEP holds 173 securities, with 13.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FEP?
As of May 31, 2026, FEP holds a portfolio of 173 underlyings, with its largest positions including Prysmian SpA, Aurubis AG and Hochtief AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FEP invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FEP has its largest geographic exposures in United Kingdom, Germany and France.
What sectors or themes does FEP focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, FEP is primarily exposed to Industrials, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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