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First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.61% | +0.58% | -1.69% | -4.05% | +28.90% | +15.19% |
| Flows | -$11M | +$28K | -$37M | -$69M | -$1.32B | -$1.66B |
Characteristics
The First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX ETF is built to track the StrataQuant Consumer Discretionary 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 | 111 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 8, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 111
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +19.45% | +19.42% | +20.83% | +23.14% |
Max drawdown | -6.61% | -13.96% | -25.98% | -33.85% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 236d | 260d | 857d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 136d | 545d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FXD?
FXD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FXD track?
FXD tracks the StrataQuant Consumer Discretionary Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FXD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Consumer Discretionary Equities. It is part of the segment: US Cons. Discretionary.
What is the expense ratio of FXD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FXD is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FXD launched?
FXD was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FXD?
FXD is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FXD?
As of September 8, 2026, FXD manages $254.76 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FXD performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, FXD delivered a return of -5.61% over the past month (1M performance), 0.58% over the past three months (3M), and -1.69% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FXD?
As of September 8, 2026, FXD has seen net flows of -$11M in the past month (1M flow) and -$37M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FXD pay dividends?
As of September 8, 2026, FXD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.63%.
How many holdings are in FXD
As of July 31, 2026, FXD holds 111 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FXD?
As of July 31, 2026, FXD holds 111 securities, with 24.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FXD?
As of July 31, 2026, FXD holds a portfolio of 111 underlyings, with its largest positions including Fox Corp., Lyft, Inc. and SharkNinja, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FXD invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, FXD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FXD focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FXD is primarily exposed to Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Services and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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