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First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund ETF
QABA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of November 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.98% | -2.10% | +23.00% | +30.93% | +78.15% | +28.23% |
| Flows | - | -$3M | -$5M | -$14M | +$1M | -$18M |
Characteristics
The First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ OMX ABA Community Bank 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 | 160 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 29, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of September 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 160
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.62% | +19.54% | +25.64% | +26.29% |
Max drawdown | -8.99% | -12.33% | -25.72% | -43.21% |
Max drawdown duration | 92d | 120d | 421d | 1023d |
Time to recover | N/A | 83d | 285d | 545d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 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 QABA?
QABA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does QABA track?
QABA tracks the NASDAQ OMX ABA Community Bank Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does QABA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Banks Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of QABA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QABA is 0.62%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QABA launched?
QABA was launched on June 29, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QABA?
QABA is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of QABA?
As of November 4, 2026, QABA manages $89.02 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QABA performed recently?
As of November 4, 2026, QABA delivered a return of 4.98% over the past month (1M performance), -2.1% over the past three months (3M), and 23% year-to-date (YTD).
Does QABA pay dividends?
As of November 4, 2026, QABA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.25%.
How many holdings are in QABA
As of September 30, 2026, QABA holds 160 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QABA?
As of September 30, 2026, QABA holds 160 securities, with 33.56% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QABA?
As of September 30, 2026, QABA holds a portfolio of 160 underlyings, with its largest positions including Wintrust Financial Corp., Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) and Central Bancompany, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QABA invest in?
As of September 30, 2026, QABA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QABA focus on?
As of September 30, 2026, QABA is primarily exposed to Finance.
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