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First Trust Expanded Technology ETF
XPND performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.10% | +5.54% | +6.10% | -0.02% | +92.98% | +75.49% |
| Flows | - | - | -$18M | +$686K | +$21M | +$12M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 50 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 15, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of September 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.84% | +22.54% | +21.97% | +24.93% |
Max drawdown | -9.00% | -17.36% | -23.44% | -38.02% |
Max drawdown duration | 23d | 190d | 126d | 715d |
Time to recover | N/A | 39d | 78d | 425d |
What type of ETF is XPND?
XPND is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does XPND invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities. It is part of the segment: Disruptive Technology.
What is the expense ratio of XPND?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XPND is 0.65%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XPND launched?
XPND was launched on June 15, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XPND?
XPND is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of XPND?
As of October 29, 2026, XPND manages $38.26 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XPND performed recently?
As of October 29, 2026, XPND delivered a return of -4.1% over the past month (1M performance), 5.54% over the past three months (3M), and 6.1% year-to-date (YTD).
Does XPND pay dividends?
As of October 29, 2026, XPND has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.08%.
How many holdings are in XPND
As of September 30, 2026, XPND holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XPND?
As of September 30, 2026, XPND holds 50 securities, with 64.84% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XPND?
As of September 30, 2026, XPND holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Applied Materials, Inc., Lam Research Corp. and NVIDIA Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XPND invest in?
As of September 30, 2026, XPND has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XPND focus on?
As of September 30, 2026, XPND is primarily exposed to Technology and Finance.
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