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First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FEX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.17% | +8.36% | +13.43% | +26.76% | +71.45% | +65.84% |
| Flows | +$7M | +$13M | -$5M | -$44M | -$153M | -$210M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Large Cap Core 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 | 359 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 8, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 359
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.66% | +12.70% | +14.83% | +16.88% |
Max drawdown | -3.54% | -6.27% | -19.51% | -21.53% |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 47d | 232d | 757d |
Time to recover | 9d | 12d | 105d | 445d |
Replication quality
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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 FEX?
FEX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FEX track?
FEX tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Large Cap Core Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FEX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FEX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FEX is 0.57%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FEX launched?
FEX was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FEX?
FEX is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FEX?
As of June 8, 2026, FEX manages $1.55 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FEX performed recently?
As of June 8, 2026, FEX delivered a return of 2.17% over the past month (1M performance), 8.36% over the past three months (3M), and 13.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FEX?
As of June 8, 2026, FEX has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FEX pay dividends?
As of June 8, 2026, FEX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.97%.
How many holdings are in FEX
As of April 30, 2026, FEX holds 359 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FEX?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX holds 359 securities, with 8.23% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FEX?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX holds a portfolio of 359 underlyings, with its largest positions including BLOOM ENERGY CORP, MICRON TECHNOLOGY and SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FEX invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FEX focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX is primarily exposed to Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
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