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First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ETF
FYT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.01% | +9.63% | +17.25% | +46.27% | +54.92% | +38.71% |
| Flows | +$16M | +$3K | +$9M | +$15M | -$62M | -$113M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Value GTR 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 | 258 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 19, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 258
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.15% | +19.84% | +22.28% | +22.94% |
Max drawdown | -7.47% | -8.29% | -28.93% | -28.93% |
Max drawdown duration | 45d | 75d | 409d | 409d |
Time to recover | 20d | 13d | 276d | 276d |
Replication quality
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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 FYT?
FYT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FYT track?
FYT tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Value GTR Index USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FYT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap Value.
What is the expense ratio of FYT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FYT is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FYT launched?
FYT was launched on April 19, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FYT?
FYT is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FYT?
As of April 23, 2026, FYT manages $182.29 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FYT performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, FYT delivered a return of 9.01% over the past month (1M performance), 9.63% over the past three months (3M), and 17.25% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FYT?
As of April 23, 2026, FYT has seen net flows of +$16M in the past month (1M flow) and +$9M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FYT pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, FYT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.1%.
How many holdings are in FYT
As of March 31, 2026, FYT holds 258 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FYT?
As of March 31, 2026, FYT holds 258 securities, with 13.75% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FYT?
As of March 31, 2026, FYT holds a portfolio of 258 underlyings, with its largest positions including KOSMOS ENERGY, VALARIS LTD and PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FYT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FYT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FYT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FYT is primarily exposed to Financials, Energy and Consumer Discretionary.
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