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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.
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.+9.55%
Last price
$36.36
1M perf.
+10.80%
1M flows
+€2.9M
AuM
€77M
E/R
0.75%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
AFSM
$36.36
Performance & flows
January 26, 2026 → April 24, 2026
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AFSM
$36.68
+6.00%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.80% | +6.00% | +34.49% | +61.17% | +45.14% | +11.60% | +11.60% | +11.78% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/24/2026
$36.68
1D NAV change
+1.07%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
310
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 | +6.00% | +34.49% | +61.17% | +45.14% |
| Volatility | ||||
| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
86.31%
Bermuda
3.66%
Cayman Islands
2.72%
Unavailable
3.97%
Other
3.34%
Sectors
Health Care
16.38%
Industrials
16.23%
Information Technology
15.86%
Financials
14.41%
Consumer Discretionary
9.12%
Energy
5.34%
Materials
4.47%
Consumer Staples
2.82%
Unavailable
10.63%
Other
4.74%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 310
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
AMES NATIONAL
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
PEABODY ENERGY
KYG386441037
US71385M1071
PHOTRONICS
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NLIGHT INC
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
VICOR
INTERFACE
SCORPIO TANKERS
MATSON
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
410
Total AuM
€222.1B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8004%
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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 €77M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has AFSM performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, AFSM returned 10.80% over the past month, 6.00% over the last three months and 11.78% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for AFSM?
As of April 24, 2026, AFSM recorded net flows of +€2.9M over the last month and +€13M year-to-date.
Does AFSM distribute dividends?
AFSM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.49%.
What are the main country or region exposures of AFSM?
As of March 31, 2026, AFSM has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Cayman Islands.
In which sector or theme does AFSM invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, AFSM focuses largely on Health Care, Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does AFSM hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, AFSM holds 310 positions in its portfolio, with 13.65% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in AFSM?
As of March 31, 2026, AFSM top three holdings include TTM TECHNOLOGIES, VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC and AMES NATIONAL.
What is the base currency of AFSM?
The base currency of AFSM is USD.
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