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First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FSZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.48% | +1.79% | +4.15% | +8.11% | +38.82% | +37.90% |
| Flows | -$4M | -$4M | -$8M | -$43M | -$109M | -$84M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Switzerland 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 | 35 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 35
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.36% | +14.30% | +14.29% | +16.92% |
Max drawdown | -4.79% | -10.68% | -13.26% | -33.92% |
Max drawdown duration | 39d | 137d | 148d | 921d |
Time to recover | 30d | N/A | 48d | 639d |
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 | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FSZ?
FSZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FSZ track?
FSZ tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Switzerland Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FSZ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Swiss Equities. It is part of the segment: Europe Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FSZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FSZ is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FSZ launched?
FSZ was launched on February 14, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FSZ?
FSZ is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FSZ?
As of July 16, 2026, FSZ manages $37.12 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FSZ performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FSZ delivered a return of 0.48% over the past month (1M performance), 1.79% over the past three months (3M), and 4.15% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FSZ?
As of July 16, 2026, FSZ has seen net flows of -$4M in the past month (1M flow) and -$8M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FSZ pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FSZ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.98%.
How many holdings are in FSZ
As of May 31, 2026, FSZ holds 35 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FSZ?
As of May 31, 2026, FSZ holds 35 securities, with 50.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FSZ?
As of May 31, 2026, FSZ holds a portfolio of 35 underlyings, with its largest positions including SFS Group AG, VAT Group AG and Swisscom AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FSZ invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FSZ has its largest geographic exposures in Switzerland.
What sectors or themes does FSZ focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, FSZ is primarily exposed to Finance, Non-Energy Materials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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