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First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FXH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.53% | +13.98% | +16.21% | +22.70% | +33.57% | +7.15% |
| Flows | +$20M | +$120M | +$65M | +$44M | -$498M | -$437M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the StrataQuant Health Care 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 | 72 |
| 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 72
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.66% | +15.54% | +15.63% | +16.94% |
Max drawdown | -4.40% | -12.07% | -17.66% | -28.28% |
Max drawdown duration | 23d | 168d | 395d | 1742d |
Time to recover | N/A | 90d | 165d | 976d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 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 FXH?
FXH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FXH track?
FXH tracks the StrataQuant Health Care Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FXH invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Health Care Equities. It is part of the segment: US Health Care.
What is the expense ratio of FXH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FXH is 0.61%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FXH launched?
FXH was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FXH?
FXH is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FXH?
As of September 17, 2026, FXH manages $1.15 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FXH performed recently?
As of September 17, 2026, FXH delivered a return of 0.53% over the past month (1M performance), 13.98% over the past three months (3M), and 16.21% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FXH?
As of September 17, 2026, FXH has seen net flows of +$20M in the past month (1M flow) and +$65M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FXH pay dividends?
As of September 17, 2026, FXH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.78%.
How many holdings are in FXH
As of July 31, 2026, FXH holds 72 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FXH?
As of July 31, 2026, FXH holds 72 securities, with 35.54% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FXH?
As of July 31, 2026, FXH holds a portfolio of 72 underlyings, with its largest positions including Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Natera, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FXH invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, FXH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FXH focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FXH is primarily exposed to Healthcare.
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