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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 August 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.38% | +14.38% | +13.36% | +29.25% | +24.97% | +5.83% |
| Flows | +$57M | +$88M | +$32M | +$1M | -$594M | -$464M |
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 | 75 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 75
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.84% | +15.82% | +15.52% | +16.88% |
Max drawdown | -3.81% | -12.07% | -17.66% | -29.40% |
Max drawdown duration | 20d | 168d | 395d | 1759d |
Time to recover | 6d | 90d | 165d | 976d |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 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 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 August 4, 2026, FXH manages $1.09 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FXH performed recently?
As of August 4, 2026, FXH delivered a return of 2.38% over the past month (1M performance), 14.38% over the past three months (3M), and 13.36% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FXH?
As of August 4, 2026, FXH has seen net flows of +$57M in the past month (1M flow) and +$32M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FXH pay dividends?
As of August 4, 2026, FXH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.8%.
How many holdings are in FXH
As of June 30, 2026, FXH holds 75 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 June 30, 2026, FXH holds 75 securities, with 38.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FXH?
As of June 30, 2026, FXH holds a portfolio of 75 underlyings, with its largest positions including Humana, Inc., Organon & Co. and DaVita, 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 June 30, 2026, FXH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FXH focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, FXH is primarily exposed to Healthcare.
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