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FAD ETF · First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF
The FAD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index. The FAD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 603 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.+1.38%
Last price
$184.27
-0.17%
1M perf.
+0.87%
1M flows
+€24M
AuM
€456M
TER
0.63%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FAD
$184.27
-0.17%
Performance & flows
March 9, 2026 → June 8, 2026
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FAD
$184.60
+12.44%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.87% | +12.44% | +29.88% | +83.60% | +62.46% | -1.93% | +16.13% | +14.12% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/8/2026
$184.60
1D NAV change
+0.89%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
603
Inception date
5/8/2007
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 Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX® is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Multi Cap Growth Index. Nasdaq constructs the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Multi Cap Growth Index by ranking the eligible stocks within each index on growth factors including 3-, 6- and 12- month price appreciation, sales to price and one year sales growth, and separately on value factors including book value to price, cash flow to price and return on assets. All stocks are ranked on the sum of ranks for the growth factors and, separately, all stocks are ranked on the sum of ranks for the value factors. A stock must have data for all growth and/or value factors to receive a rank for that style.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +12.44% | +29.88% | +83.60% | +62.46% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
86.14%
Ireland
2.11%
Unavailable
10.23%
Other
1.52%
Sectors
Industrials
23.15%
Information Technology
18.54%
Health Care
13.31%
Consumer Discretionary
10.72%
Financials
7.09%
Real Estate
3.83%
Materials
3.82%
Communication Services
2.65%
Unavailable
12.68%
Other
4.22%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 603
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
WESTERN DIGITAL
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
TERADYNE
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
US36828A1016
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COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY
CIENA
VERTIV HOLDINGS
API GROUP CORP
MACOM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS INC
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of March 31, 2026
MethodologyOur 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®
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 B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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78.14% of holdings have positive scoring
33.07% of holdings have negative scoring
11.90%
46.49%
19.75%
22.16%
6.04%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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FAD
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
411
Total AuM
€237.59B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8001%
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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 €456M in assets as of June 8, 2026.
How has FAD performed lately?
Based on data from June 8, 2026, FAD returned 0.87% over the past month, 12.44% over the last three months and 14.12% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FAD?
As of June 8, 2026, FAD recorded net flows of +€24M over the last month and +€83M year-to-date.
Does FAD distribute dividends?
FAD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.09%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FAD?
As of April 30, 2026, FAD has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FAD invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FAD focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.
How many securities does FAD hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, FAD holds 603 positions in its portfolio, with 7.86% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FAD?
As of April 30, 2026, FAD top three holdings include MICRON TECHNOLOGY, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC and WESTERN DIGITAL.
What is the base currency of FAD?
The base currency of FAD is USD.
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