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First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FLN performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.56% | +5.63% | +20.55% | +56.03% | +75.92% | +81.08% |
| Flows | - | +$12M | +$18M | +$19M | -$57M | +$21M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Latin America 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 | 45 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 45
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +27.90% | +19.45% | +19.33% | +21.61% |
Max drawdown | -11.36% | -11.36% | -24.88% | -24.88% |
Max drawdown duration | 42d | 42d | 444d | 444d |
Time to recover | 27d | 27d | 176d | 176d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 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 FLN?
FLN is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FLN track?
FLN tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Latin America Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FLN invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Latin American Equities. It is part of the segment: LatAm Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FLN?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FLN is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FLN launched?
FLN was launched on April 18, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FLN?
FLN is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FLN?
As of April 23, 2026, FLN manages $38.00 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FLN performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, FLN delivered a return of 9.56% over the past month (1M performance), 5.63% over the past three months (3M), and 20.55% year-to-date (YTD).
Does FLN pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, FLN has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.32%.
How many holdings are in FLN
As of March 31, 2026, FLN holds 45 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FLN?
As of March 31, 2026, FLN holds 45 securities, with 47.66% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FLN?
As of March 31, 2026, FLN holds a portfolio of 45 underlyings, with its largest positions including PETRO RIO, ENEVA SA and PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PRF. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FLN invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FLN has its largest geographic exposures in Brazil, Mexico and Chile.
What sectors or themes does FLN focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FLN is primarily exposed to Financials, Utilities and Materials.
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