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First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FNY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +15.65% | +6.23% | +10.43% | +35.38% | +70.62% | +44.88% |
| Flows | -$19M | -$10M | +$5M | +$38M | +$81M | -$38M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Growth 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 | 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 224
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.16% | +19.60% | +20.51% | +22.48% |
Max drawdown | -11.58% | -12.05% | -24.97% | -33.90% |
Max drawdown duration | 49d | 84d | 275d | 1045d |
Time to recover | 18d | 18d | 142d | 724d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 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 FNY?
FNY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FNY track?
FNY tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FNY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Mid Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Mid Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of FNY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FNY is 0.73%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FNY launched?
FNY was launched on April 19, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FNY?
FNY is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FNY?
As of April 30, 2026, FNY manages $518.20 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FNY performed recently?
As of April 30, 2026, FNY delivered a return of 15.65% over the past month (1M performance), 6.23% over the past three months (3M), and 10.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FNY?
As of April 30, 2026, FNY has seen net flows of -$19M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FNY pay dividends?
As of April 30, 2026, FNY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.03%.
How many holdings are in FNY
As of March 31, 2026, FNY 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 FNY?
As of March 31, 2026, FNY holds 224 securities, with 15.27% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FNY?
As of March 31, 2026, FNY holds a portfolio of 224 underlyings, with its largest positions including LUMENTUM HOLDINGS, CIENA and BLOOM ENERGY CORP. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FNY invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FNY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FNY focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FNY is primarily exposed to Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology.
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