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FTXL ETF · First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF
The FTXL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ US Smart Semiconductor Index. The FTXL ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 34 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Info. Technology1M perf.-7.53%
Last price
$256.64
1M perf.
-10.28%
1M flows
-€9.7M
AuM
€2.11B
TER
0.6%
Rating
FTXL
$256.64
Performance & flows
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FTXL
$250.36
+61.60%
US Info. Technology
+36.77%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -10.28%  | +61.60%  | +155.15% | +254.45% | +282.60% | -12.22% | -12.22% | +93.45% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/3/2026
$250.36
1D NAV change
N/A
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
34
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
Investment strategy
The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor Index. The Fund seeks to replicate the holdings and weightings of the Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor Index so as to generate performance results 95% correlated to that of the Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor Index.
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 | +61.60% | +155.15% | +254.45% | +282.60% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
95.99%
Netherlands
3.27%
Unavailable
0.13%
Other
0.61%
Sectors
Technology
99.60%
Unavailable
0.13%
Other
0.27%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 34
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FTXL
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
€247.42B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FTXL
What does First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF, FTXL, invest in?
FTXL is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other US Semiconductors Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FTXL replicate?
FTXL tracks the NASDAQ US Smart Semiconductor Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTXL?
FTXL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FTXL launched?
FTXL was introduced to the market on September 20, 2016. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FTXL?
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF, FTXL, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTXL?
FTXL oversees €2.11B in assets as of July 3, 2026.
How has FTXL performed lately?
Based on data from July 3, 2026, FTXL returned -10.28% over the past month, 61.60% over the last three months and 93.45% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTXL?
As of July 3, 2026, FTXL recorded net flows of -€11M over the last month and -€109M year-to-date.
Does FTXL distribute dividends?
FTXL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.10%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTXL?
As of May 31, 2026, FTXL has significant geographic allocations in USA and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does FTXL invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FTXL focuses largely on Technology.
How many securities does FTXL hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FTXL holds 34 positions in its portfolio, with 82.45% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FTXL?
As of May 31, 2026, FTXL top three holdings include Micron Technology, Inc., Intel Corp. and QUALCOMM, Inc..
What is the base currency of FTXL?
The base currency of FTXL is USD.
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