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FAD ETF · First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.37% | +4.44% | +38.38% | +81.78% | +56.49% | +11.42% | +11.42% | +9.49% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.44% | +38.38% | +81.78% | +56.49% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FAD ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
FAD’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
Frequently asked questions about FAD
What does First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FAD, invest in?
FAD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FAD replicate?
FAD tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth GTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FAD?
FAD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.63%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FAD launched?
FAD was introduced to the market on May 8, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FAD?
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FAD, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FAD?
FAD oversees €393M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has FAD performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, FAD returned 10.37% over the past month, 4.44% over the last three months and 9.49% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FAD?
As of April 24, 2026, FAD recorded net flows of +€22M over the last month and +€44M year-to-date.
Does FAD distribute dividends?
FAD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.10%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FAD?
As of March 31, 2026, FAD has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FAD invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FAD focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.
How many securities does FAD hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FAD holds 672 positions in its portfolio, with 9.04% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FAD?
As of March 31, 2026, FAD top three holdings include VERTIV HOLDINGS, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC and MICHAEL STORES.
What is the base currency of FAD?
The base currency of FAD is USD.
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