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FSZ ETF · First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund ETF
The FSZ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX Switzerland Index. The FSZ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 35 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.-5.05%
Last price
$80.11
-0.63%
1M perf.
-5.72%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€35M
E/R
0.8%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FSZ
$80.11
-0.63%
Performance & flows
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FSZ
$80.82
+2.88%
Europe Blended Cap
+2.12%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.72%  | +2.88% | +17.95%  | +51.72% | +44.47% | -6.57% | +0.36% | +0.36% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/17/2026
$80.82
1D NAV change
+0.73%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
35
Inception date
2/14/2012
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 Switzerland 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 the Fund's fees and expenses, of an equity index called the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Switzerland Index. Nasdaq constructs the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Switzerland Index by ranking the eligible stocks from the NASDAQ Switzerland 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
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.88% | +17.95% | +51.72% | +44.47% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Switzerland
81.09%
Unavailable
18.91%
Sectors
Industrials
22.15%
Financials
17.08%
Health Care
10.19%
Consumer Staples
6.92%
Consumer Discretionary
6.38%
Materials
5.14%
Communication Services
3.64%
Real Estate
3.57%
Unavailable
20.67%
Other
4.26%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 35
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
SFS GROUP
BARRY CALLEBAUT
ADECCO
BUCHER
SWISSCOM
PSP SWISS PROPERTY
ROCHE
SIG GROUP LTD
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EFG INTERNATIONAL
DUFRY
UBS GROUP AG
VAT GROUP
BKW
EMMI
NOVARTIS
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ AlphaDEX Switzerland Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQDXCHN 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
€212.61B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FSZ
What does First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FSZ, invest in?
FSZ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Swiss Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FSZ replicate?
FSZ tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Switzerland Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FSZ?
FSZ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.8%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FSZ launched?
FSZ was introduced to the market on February 14, 2012. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FSZ?
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FSZ, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FSZ?
FSZ oversees €35M in assets as of March 17, 2026.
How has FSZ performed lately?
Based on data from March 17, 2026, FSZ returned -5.72% over the past month, 2.88% over the last three months and 0.36% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSZ?
As of March 17, 2026, FSZ recorded net flows of -€3.6M year-to-date.
Does FSZ distribute dividends?
FSZ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 17, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.78%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FSZ?
As of January 31, 2026, FSZ has significant geographic allocations in Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does FSZ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FSZ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Health Care.
How many securities does FSZ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FSZ holds 35 positions in its portfolio, with 52.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FSZ?
As of January 31, 2026, FSZ top three holdings include SFS GROUP, BARRY CALLEBAUT and ADECCO.
What is the base currency of FSZ?
The base currency of FSZ is USD.
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