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First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX ETF
FPA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -17.63% | -1.11% | +27.82% | +37.89% | +87.19% | +58.04% |
| Flows | -$15M | -$12M | +$68M | +$68M | +$70M | +$72M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Asia Pacific Ex-Japan 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 | 96 |
| 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 96
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +40.03% | +27.89% | +21.12% | +20.16% |
Max drawdown | -19.06% | -19.06% | -19.59% | -34.00% |
Max drawdown duration | 30d | 30d | 343d | 1402d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 250d | 950d |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FPA?
FPA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FPA track?
FPA tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FPA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Asia Pacific ex-Japan Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FPA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FPA is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FPA launched?
FPA was launched on April 18, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FPA?
FPA is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FPA?
As of July 16, 2026, FPA manages $106.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPA performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FPA delivered a return of -17.63% over the past month (1M performance), -1.11% over the past three months (3M), and 27.82% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPA?
As of July 16, 2026, FPA has seen net flows of -$15M in the past month (1M flow) and +$68M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPA pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FPA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.8%.
How many holdings are in FPA
As of May 31, 2026, FPA holds 96 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FPA?
As of May 31, 2026, FPA holds 96 securities, with 38.19% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPA?
As of May 31, 2026, FPA holds a portfolio of 96 underlyings, with its largest positions including Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., LG Innotek Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FPA invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FPA has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, Hong Kong and Australia.
What sectors or themes does FPA focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, FPA is primarily exposed to Industrials, Technology and Finance.
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