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FXZ ETF · First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF
The FXZ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: StrataQuant Materials Index. The FXZ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 38 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 7/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Materials1M perf.-3.75%
Last price
$78.79
1M perf.
-5.04%
1M flows
-€25M
AuM
€342M
TER
0.64%
Rating
FXZ
$78.79
Performance & flows
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FXZ
$78.26
+1.31%
US Materials
+0.17%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.04%  | +1.31% | +36.12%  | +26.72%  | +47.21% | -1.52% | -1.52% | +21.48%  | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/1/2026
$78.26
1D NAV change
-1.52%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
38
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 Materials 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 StrataQuant® Materials Index. The NYSE constructs the StrataQuant® Materials Index by ranking the stocks which are members of the Russell 1000® Index on growth factors including three, six 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.
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 | +1.31% | +36.12% | +26.72% | +47.21% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
96.42%
United Kingdom
3.28%
Unavailable
0.30%
Sectors
Non-Energy Materials
95.52%
Industrials
4.18%
Unavailable
0.30%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 38
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FXZ
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
€248.12B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FXZ
What does First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FXZ, invest in?
FXZ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Materials Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FXZ replicate?
FXZ tracks the StrataQuant Materials Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FXZ?
FXZ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.64%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FXZ launched?
FXZ was introduced to the market on May 8, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FXZ?
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FXZ, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FXZ?
FXZ oversees €342M in assets as of July 1, 2026.
How has FXZ performed lately?
Based on data from July 1, 2026, FXZ returned -5.04% over the past month, 1.31% over the last three months and 21.48% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FXZ?
As of July 1, 2026, FXZ recorded net flows of -€25M over the last month and +€112M year-to-date.
Does FXZ distribute dividends?
FXZ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.39%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FXZ?
As of May 31, 2026, FXZ has significant geographic allocations in USA and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does FXZ invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FXZ focuses largely on Non-Energy Materials and Industrials.
How many securities does FXZ hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FXZ holds 38 positions in its portfolio, with 62.05% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FXZ?
As of May 31, 2026, FXZ top three holdings include Steel Dynamics, Inc., NewMarket Corp. and RBC Bearings, Inc..
What is the base currency of FXZ?
The base currency of FXZ is USD.
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