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First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF
FTXO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.96% | +10.44% | +14.26% | +26.44% | +94.18% | +60.21% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$47M | +$59M | +$63M | +$112M | +$133M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF is built to track the NASDAQ US Smart Banks 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 | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 20, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.73% | +20.73% | +24.47% | +26.79% |
Max drawdown | -5.76% | -16.65% | -25.73% | -46.60% |
Max drawdown duration | 28d | 134d | 219d | 1023d |
Time to recover | 22d | 102d | 90d | 552d |
Replication quality
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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 FTXO?
FTXO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FTXO track?
FTXO tracks the NASDAQ US Smart Banks Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FTXO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Banks Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of FTXO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTXO is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTXO launched?
FTXO was launched on September 20, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTXO?
FTXO is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTXO?
As of July 28, 2026, FTXO manages $310.49 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTXO performed recently?
As of July 28, 2026, FTXO delivered a return of 2.96% over the past month (1M performance), 10.44% over the past three months (3M), and 14.26% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTXO?
As of July 28, 2026, FTXO has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$59M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTXO pay dividends?
As of July 28, 2026, FTXO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.7%.
How many holdings are in FTXO
As of June 30, 2026, FTXO holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FTXO?
As of June 30, 2026, FTXO holds 50 securities, with 71.56% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTXO?
As of June 30, 2026, FTXO holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Citigroup, Inc., Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTXO invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, FTXO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTXO focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, FTXO is primarily exposed to Finance.
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