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FEX ETF · First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.66% | +8.71% | +30.22% | +77.90% | +69.63% | +1.47% | +12.27% | +15.76% | |
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Key fund info
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Enterprise
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +8.71% | +30.22% | +77.90% | +69.63% |
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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 FEX 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.
FEX’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
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 €1.36B in assets as of June 4, 2026.
How has FEX performed lately?
Based on data from June 4, 2026, FEX returned 5.66% over the past month, 8.71% over the last three months and 15.76% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FEX?
As of June 4, 2026, FEX recorded net flows of +€11M over the last month and -€4.3M year-to-date.
Does FEX distribute dividends?
FEX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 4, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.95%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FEX?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FEX invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
How many securities does FEX hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX holds 359 positions in its portfolio, with 8.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FEX?
As of April 30, 2026, FEX top three holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, MICRON TECHNOLOGY and SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC.
What is the base currency of FEX?
The base currency of FEX is USD.
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