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First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FXO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.05% | +4.20% | -0.86% | +12.00% | +66.79% | +46.41% |
| Flows | -$41M | -$141M | -$1.09B | -$1.26B | -$330M | -$389M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the StrataQuant Financials 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 | 102 |
| 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 April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 102
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.04% | +15.64% | +19.10% | +22.32% |
Max drawdown | -4.31% | -11.66% | -21.21% | -29.07% |
Max drawdown duration | 24d | 120d | 260d | 798d |
Time to recover | 7d | N/A | 127d | 321d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 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 FXO?
FXO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FXO track?
FXO tracks the StrataQuant Financials Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FXO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Financials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of FXO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FXO is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FXO launched?
FXO was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FXO?
FXO is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FXO?
As of June 8, 2026, FXO manages $1.02 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FXO performed recently?
As of June 8, 2026, FXO delivered a return of 0.05% over the past month (1M performance), 4.2% over the past three months (3M), and -0.86% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FXO?
As of June 8, 2026, FXO has seen net flows of -$41M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.09B year-to-date (YTD).
Does FXO pay dividends?
As of June 8, 2026, FXO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.18%.
How many holdings are in FXO
As of April 30, 2026, FXO holds 102 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FXO?
As of April 30, 2026, FXO holds 102 securities, with 23.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FXO?
As of April 30, 2026, FXO holds a portfolio of 102 underlyings, with its largest positions including FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL, SEI INVESTMENTS and T ROWE PRICE. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FXO invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FXO has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Bermuda.
What sectors or themes does FXO focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, FXO is primarily exposed to Financials.
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