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FXZ ETF · First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.96%  | +8.61%  | +53.35% | +36.31%  | +50.80% | +5.37% | +5.37% | +24.42% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +8.61% | +53.35% | +36.31% | +50.80% |
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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 FXZ 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.
FXZ’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
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 €336M in assets as of April 27, 2026.
How has FXZ performed lately?
Based on data from April 27, 2026, FXZ returned 8.96% over the past month, 8.61% over the last three months and 24.42% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FXZ?
As of April 27, 2026, FXZ recorded net flows of +€24M over the last month and +€106M year-to-date.
Does FXZ distribute dividends?
FXZ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.44%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FXZ?
As of March 31, 2026, FXZ has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FXZ invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FXZ focuses largely on Materials and Industrials.
How many securities does FXZ hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FXZ holds 37 positions in its portfolio, with 63.02% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FXZ?
As of March 31, 2026, FXZ top three holdings include CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, ALCOA CORP and GB00BRXH2664.
What is the base currency of FXZ?
The base currency of FXZ is USD.
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