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First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF
FPX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.66% | -2.15% | -1.47% | +43.24% | +94.23% | +35.75% |
| Flows | -$451K | -$9M | -$9M | +$116M | -$154M | -$828M |
Characteristics
The First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF is built to track the IPOX U.S. 100 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 | 98 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 12, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 98
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +26.80% | +29.44% | +25.87% | +26.67% |
Max drawdown | -10.19% | -14.15% | -30.75% | -43.15% |
Max drawdown duration | 78d | 21d | 125d | 1183d |
Time to recover | N/A | 20d | 81d | 467d |
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 FPX?
FPX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FPX track?
FPX tracks the IPOX U.S. 100 Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FPX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FPX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FPX is 0.61%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FPX launched?
FPX was launched on April 12, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FPX?
FPX is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FPX?
As of April 1, 2026, FPX manages $1.18 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPX performed recently?
As of April 1, 2026, FPX delivered a return of -3.66% over the past month (1M performance), -2.15% over the past three months (3M), and -1.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPX?
As of April 1, 2026, FPX has seen net flows of -$451K in the past month (1M flow) and -$9M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPX pay dividends?
As of April 1, 2026, FPX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.53%.
How many holdings are in FPX
As of February 28, 2026, FPX holds 98 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FPX?
As of February 28, 2026, FPX holds 98 securities, with 55.69% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPX?
As of February 28, 2026, FPX holds a portfolio of 98 underlyings, with its largest positions including US36828A1016, APPLOVIN and US58507V1070. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FPX invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, FPX has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FPX focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, FPX is primarily exposed to Information Technology and Health Care.
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