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First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.70% | +4.28% | +18.25% | +20.23% | +68.63% | +60.69% |
| Flows | +$11M | +$12M | -$335M | -$436M | -$956M | -$419M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF is built to track the Dorsey Wright Focus Five 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 | 231 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 5, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 231
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.39% | +18.08% | +19.59% | +20.92% |
Max drawdown | -4.01% | -13.46% | -22.88% | -22.88% |
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 96d | 248d | 248d |
Time to recover | 6d | 37d | 200d | 200d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 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 FV?
FV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FV track?
FV tracks the Dorsey Wright Focus Five Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FV is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FV launched?
FV was launched on March 5, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FV?
FV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FV?
As of October 15, 2026, FV manages $3.87 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FV performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, FV delivered a return of 3.7% over the past month (1M performance), 4.28% over the past three months (3M), and 18.25% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FV?
As of October 15, 2026, FV has seen net flows of +$11M in the past month (1M flow) and -$335M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FV pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, FV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.35%.
How many holdings are in FV
As of August 31, 2026, FV holds 231 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FV?
As of August 31, 2026, FV holds 231 securities, with 21.79% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FV?
As of August 31, 2026, FV holds a portfolio of 231 underlyings, with its largest positions including Merck & Co., Inc., Union Pacific Corp. and General Motors Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FV invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FV focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FV is primarily exposed to Healthcare, Technology and Industrials.
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