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FEX ETF · First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF
The FEX Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX Large Cap Core Index. The FEX ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 374 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.+1.89%
Last price
$136.78
1M perf.
+4.26%
1M flows
+€6.1M
AuM
€1.43B
TER
0.57%
Rating
FEX
$136.78
Performance & flows
March 30, 2026 → June 30, 2026
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FEX
$139.88
+17.55%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.26% | +17.55% | +28.78% | +72.96% | +73.73% | +4.05% | +15.12% | +18.70% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/30/2026
$139.88
1D NAV change
+0.51%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
374
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 Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® Fund 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® Large Cap Core Index The NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Large Cap Core Index is an “enhanced” index created and administered by Nasdaq, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) which employs the AlphaDEX® stock selection methodology to select stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index that meet certain criteria.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +17.55% | +28.78% | +72.96% | +73.73% |
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| 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
96.11%
Ireland
1.60%
Unavailable
0.48%
Other
1.81%
Sectors
Finance
19.76%
Technology
19.29%
Industrials
17.51%
Healthcare
8.55%
Utilities
6.85%
Non-Energy Materials
6.34%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
6.10%
Energy
5.51%
Unavailable
0.48%
Other
9.61%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 374
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FEX
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 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
413
Total AuM
€249.96B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FEX
What does First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FEX, invest in?
FEX is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FEX replicate?
FEX tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Large Cap Core Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FEX?
FEX carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.57%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FEX launched?
FEX was introduced to the market on May 8, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FEX?
First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FEX, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FEX?
FEX oversees €1.43B in assets as of June 30, 2026.
How has FEX performed lately?
Based on data from June 30, 2026, FEX returned 4.26% over the past month, 17.55% over the last three months and 18.70% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FEX?
As of June 30, 2026, FEX recorded net flows of +€6.2M over the last month and +€1.8M year-to-date.
Does FEX distribute dividends?
FEX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.12%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FEX?
As of May 31, 2026, FEX has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FEX invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FEX focuses largely on Finance, Technology and Industrials.
How many securities does FEX hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FEX holds 374 positions in its portfolio, with 11.75% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FEX?
As of May 31, 2026, FEX top three holdings include Micron Technology, Inc., Dell Technologies, Inc. and Sandisk Corp..
What is the base currency of FEX?
The base currency of FEX is USD.
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