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FDM ETF · First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF
The FDM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index. The FDM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 148 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Small Cap1M perf.+12.31%
Last price
$87.53
-1.29%
1M perf.
+7.09%
1M flows
-€229K
AuM
€201M
E/R
0.65%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FDM
$87.53
-1.29%
Performance & flows
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FDM
$87.30
+3.54%
US Small Cap
+3.47%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.09%  | +3.54%  | +53.02%  | +77.03% | +61.29% | +6.31% | +6.31% | +10.06% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/21/2026
$87.30
1D NAV change
-1.52%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
148
Inception date
9/27/2005
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 Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund is an exchange-traded index fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield of the Dow Jones Select Microcap IndexSM. This index is designed to represent microcap stocks trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), NYSE Amex and Nasdaq that are comparatively liquid and have strong fundamentals relative to the microcap segment as a whole.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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1M perf.
+11.28%
E/R
0.29%
SMLV
1M perf.
+7.38%
E/R
0.12%
DGRS
1M perf.
+7.34%
E/R
0.38%
XSVM
1M perf.
+9.78%
E/R
0.37%
DES
1M perf.
+7.97%
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0.38%
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.54% | +53.02% | +77.03% | +61.29% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
93.89%
Cayman Islands
2.30%
Unavailable
2.03%
Other
1.78%
Sectors
Financials
39.93%
Industrials
13.58%
Consumer Discretionary
11.31%
Information Technology
5.53%
Energy
5.52%
Health Care
4.61%
Consumer Staples
4.51%
Communication Services
2.51%
Unavailable
8.60%
Other
3.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 148
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
STOKE THERAPEUTICS INC
AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING
DELUXE
TETRA TECHNOLOGIES
KYG386441037
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION
DOUGLAS DYNMCS
AMARK PRECIOUS/D
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS
CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES HOLDINGS
TRUSTCO BANK
US63945M1071
HORIZON BANCORP
UNITED FIRE GROUP
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of February 27, 2026
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FDM 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.
FDM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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44.03% of holdings have positive scoring
56.92% of holdings have negative scoring
24.05%
19.99%
14.57%
38.74%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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FDM
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 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
408
Total AuM
€220.01B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.8033%
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Frequently asked questions about FDM
What does First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF, FDM, invest in?
FDM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FDM replicate?
FDM tracks the Dow Jones Select MicroCap Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FDM?
FDM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.65%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FDM launched?
FDM was introduced to the market on September 27, 2005. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FDM?
First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF, FDM, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FDM?
FDM oversees €201M in assets as of April 21, 2026.
How has FDM performed lately?
Based on data from April 21, 2026, FDM returned 7.09% over the past month, 3.54% over the last three months and 10.06% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FDM?
As of April 21, 2026, FDM recorded net flows of -€172K over the last month and -€172K year-to-date.
Does FDM distribute dividends?
FDM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 21, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.25%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FDM?
As of February 28, 2026, FDM has significant geographic allocations in USA and Cayman Islands.
In which sector or theme does FDM invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, FDM focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does FDM hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, FDM holds 148 positions in its portfolio, with 21.75% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FDM?
As of February 28, 2026, FDM top three holdings include STOKE THERAPEUTICS INC, AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING and DELUXE.
What is the base currency of FDM?
The base currency of FDM is USD.
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