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First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.20% | +0.31% | +14.71% | +16.89% | +56.94% | +46.62% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$9M | +$10M | +$12M | -$44M | +$53M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Value GTR 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 | 224 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 19, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 224
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.90% | +13.43% | +18.76% | +21.00% |
Max drawdown | -8.76% | -9.07% | -24.99% | -24.99% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 122d | 406d | 406d |
Time to recover | N/A | 83d | 273d | 273d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 FNK?
FNK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FNK track?
FNK tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Value GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FNK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Mid Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Mid Cap Value.
What is the expense ratio of FNK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FNK is 0.74%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FNK launched?
FNK was launched on April 19, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FNK?
FNK is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FNK?
As of October 26, 2026, FNK manages $236.50 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FNK performed recently?
As of October 26, 2026, FNK delivered a return of 5.2% over the past month (1M performance), 0.31% over the past three months (3M), and 14.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FNK?
As of October 26, 2026, FNK has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$10M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FNK pay dividends?
As of October 26, 2026, FNK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.56%.
How many holdings are in FNK
As of August 31, 2026, FNK holds 224 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FNK?
As of August 31, 2026, FNK holds 224 securities, with 13.46% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FNK?
As of August 31, 2026, FNK holds a portfolio of 224 underlyings, with its largest positions including HF Sinclair Corp., EPAM Systems, Inc. and SM Energy Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FNK invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FNK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FNK focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FNK is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Consumer Cyclicals.
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