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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.-2.87%
Last price
$123.27
1M perf.
-2.76%
1M flows
+€77K
AuM
€1.22B
E/R
0.57%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FEX
$123.27
Performance & flows
December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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FEX
$123.41
+3.11%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.76% | +3.11% | +22.99% | +63.32% | +66.56% | -3.23% | +4.07% | +4.07% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
More details
NAV
3/10/2026
$123.41
1D NAV change
-0.59%
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 | +3.11% | +22.99% | +63.32% | +66.56% |
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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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Countries
USA
93.93%
Ireland
2.66%
Unavailable
1.06%
Other
2.35%
Sectors
Financials
14.58%
Industrials
14.29%
Information Technology
12.42%
Health Care
10.03%
Consumer Discretionary
9.66%
Energy
8.74%
Utilities
8.59%
Materials
4.90%
Unavailable
6.08%
Other
10.71%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 374
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
KYG3730V1059
SCHLUMBERGER
BAKER HUGHES
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
EXXON
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
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WESTERN DIGITAL
CHEVRON TEXACO
US19247G1076
US7731211089
VERTIV HOLDINGS
NEWMONT CORP
US36828A1016
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FEX 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.
FEX’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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51.98% of holdings have positive scoring
48.55% of holdings have negative scoring
5.91%
28.32%
17.75%
8.30%
30.77%
9.48%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ AlphaDEX Large Cap Core Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQDXLCCN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.75B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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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 €1.22B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has FEX performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, FEX returned -2.76% over the past month, 3.11% over the last three months and 4.07% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FEX?
As of March 10, 2026, FEX recorded net flows of +€110K over the last month and -€16M year-to-date.
Does FEX distribute dividends?
FEX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.06%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FEX?
As of January 31, 2026, FEX has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FEX invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FEX focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does FEX hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FEX holds 374 positions in its portfolio, with 7.76% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FEX?
As of January 31, 2026, FEX top three holdings include SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC, KYG3730V1059 and SCHLUMBERGER.
What is the base currency of FEX?
The base currency of FEX is USD.
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