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FTXG
US33738R8521
Passive ETFEquity

FTXG ETF · First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF

The FTXG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ US Smart Food & Beverage Index. The FTXG ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 30 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Cons. Staples1M perf.-1.74%
Last price
$22.48
+1.18%
1M perf.
-2.82%
1M flows
+€1.9M
AuM
€18M
E/R
0.6%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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FTXG
$22.48
+1.18%

Performance & flows

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FTXG
$22.25
+6.68%
US Cons. Staples
+6.53%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-2.82%
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+6.68%
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+3.75%
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-9.54%
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-2.76%
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+0.43%
+0.43%
+6.63%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
33738R852
ISIN
US33738R8521
AuM
€18M
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E/R
0.6%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/8/2026
$22.23
1D NAV change
+0.60%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
30
Inception date
9/20/2016
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
Product type
Benchmark
NASDAQ US Smart Food & Beverage Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF 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 index called the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index. The Fund seeks to replicate the holdings and weightings of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index as to generate performance results 95% correlated to that of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+6.68%
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+3.75%
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-9.54%
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-2.76%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
95.83%
Switzerland
3.57%
Unavailable
0.60%
Sectors
Consumer Staples
88.60%
Materials
7.23%
Unavailable
4.17%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 30
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
ARCHER DANIELS
PEPSICO U
CORTEVA INC
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC
THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
MONSTER BEVERAGE
HERSHEY FOODS
TYSON FOODS
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COCA COLA CONSOLIDATED
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
CH1300646267
MOLSON COORS BREWING NONVTG
CONAGRA BRANDS INC
GENERAL MILLS
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


FTXG’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
44.23% of holdings have positive scoring
56.39% of holdings have negative scoring
7.80%
17.70%
18.73%
43.30%
12.71%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ US Smart Food & Beverage Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQSSFBT Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
406
Total AuM
€214.78B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7998%

Frequently asked questions about FTXG

What does First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF, FTXG, invest in?

FTXG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other US Food & Beverage Equities.

Which benchmark or index does FTXG replicate?

FTXG tracks the NASDAQ US Smart Food & Beverage Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTXG?

FTXG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was FTXG launched?

FTXG was introduced to the market on September 20, 2016. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of FTXG?

First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF, FTXG, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTXG?

FTXG oversees €18M in assets as of April 8, 2026.

How has FTXG performed lately?

Based on data from April 8, 2026, FTXG returned -2.82% over the past month, 6.68% over the last three months and 6.63% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTXG?

As of April 8, 2026, FTXG recorded net flows of +€1.9M over the last month and +€2.9M year-to-date.

Does FTXG distribute dividends?

FTXG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.73%.

What are the main country or region exposures of FTXG?

As of February 28, 2026, FTXG has significant geographic allocations in USA and Switzerland.

In which sector or theme does FTXG invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, FTXG focuses largely on Consumer Staples and Materials.

How many securities does FTXG hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, FTXG holds 30 positions in its portfolio, with 76.78% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in FTXG?

As of February 28, 2026, FTXG top three holdings include ARCHER DANIELS, PEPSICO U and CORTEVA INC.

What is the base currency of FTXG?

The base currency of FTXG is USD.

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