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AFSM ETF · First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF
The AFSM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.-4.54%
Last price
$33.35
1M perf.
-4.84%
1M flows
-€1.2M
AuM
€69M
E/R
0.75%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
AFSM
$33.35
Performance & flows
January 2, 2026 → April 1, 2026
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AFSM
$33.19
+0.78%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.84% | +0.78% | +19.29% | +45.40% | +35.63% | +0.96% | +0.96% | +1.12% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/1/2026
$33.19
1D NAV change
+0.96%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
312
Inception date
12/3/2019
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF seeks to provide capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by small capitalization companies. The Fund is actively managed primarily relying on a multi-factor quantitative methodology with active risk management to construct a portfolio of securities exhibiting exposures to one or more investing factors. The multi-factor quantitative methodology currently used by the Fund may take into account the following factors: (i) value; (ii) momentum; (iii) quality; and (iv) low volatility.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.78% | +19.29% | +45.40% | +35.63% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
| Max drawdown |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
86.67%
Bermuda
3.55%
Cayman Islands
2.76%
Unavailable
3.79%
Other
3.23%
Sectors
Information Technology
16.45%
Industrials
16.30%
Health Care
16.20%
Financials
14.28%
Consumer Discretionary
8.94%
Energy
5.17%
Materials
4.47%
Real Estate
3.04%
Unavailable
10.42%
Other
4.73%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 312
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
PEABODY ENERGY
AMES NATIONAL
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
NLIGHT INC
KYG386441037
VICOR
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INTERFACE
US71385M1071
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC
INTERDIGITAL
PHOTRONICS
HECLA MINING
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
402
Total AuM
€211.74B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7992%
Top 5 funds by First Trust
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €17.34B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €8.84B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.28B |
BUFR | FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETF | €7.54B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €7.45B |
Frequently asked questions about AFSM
What does First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF, AFSM, invest in?
AFSM is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of AFSM?
AFSM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.75%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was AFSM launched?
AFSM was introduced to the market on December 3, 2019. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of AFSM?
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF, AFSM, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of AFSM?
AFSM oversees €69M in assets as of April 1, 2026.
How has AFSM performed lately?
Based on data from April 1, 2026, AFSM returned -4.84% over the past month, 0.78% over the last three months and 1.12% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for AFSM?
As of April 1, 2026, AFSM recorded net flows of -€1.3M over the last month and +€12M year-to-date.
Does AFSM distribute dividends?
AFSM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.54%.
What are the main country or region exposures of AFSM?
As of February 28, 2026, AFSM has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Cayman Islands.
In which sector or theme does AFSM invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, AFSM focuses largely on Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care.
How many securities does AFSM hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, AFSM holds 312 positions in its portfolio, with 13.70% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in AFSM?
As of February 28, 2026, AFSM top three holdings include TTM TECHNOLOGIES, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and PEABODY ENERGY.
What is the base currency of AFSM?
The base currency of AFSM is USD.
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