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FYC ETF · First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF
The FYC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Growth Index. The FYC ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 262 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Small Cap Growth1M perf.-4.05%
Last price
$95.15
1M perf.
-4.19%
1M flows
-€4.2M
AuM
€754M
E/R
0.7%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FYC
$95.15
Performance & flows
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FYC
$95.42
-2.91%
US Small Cap Growth
-2.45%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.19%  | -2.91%  | +37.42% | +74.17% | +31.44% | -5.09% | -0.66% | -0.66% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$95.43
1D NAV change
-2.82%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
262
Inception date
4/19/2011
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 Small Cap Growth 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® Small Cap Growth Index. The NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Small Cap Growth Index is an “enhanced” index created and administered by Nasdaq, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) which employs the AlphaDEX® stock selection methodology to select stocks from the NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Growth Index that meet certain criteria.
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 | -2.91% | +37.42% | +74.17% | +31.44% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
96.91%
Unavailable
0.30%
Other
2.79%
Sectors
Health Care
20.25%
Industrials
19.82%
Information Technology
16.95%
Financials
10.55%
Consumer Discretionary
6.30%
Real Estate
3.26%
Consumer Staples
2.46%
Communication Services
1.95%
Unavailable
14.94%
Other
3.52%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 262
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
ACM RESEARCH
VICOR
ASTRONICS
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING
ARDELYX
MIRUM PHARMACEUTICALS INC
EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES INC ORD SHA
PLANET LABS PBC
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LIQUIDIA CORPORATION
DANA INC
LEMONADE INC
WILLDAN GROUP
NLIGHT INC
SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE
BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FYC ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
FYC’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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66.15% of holdings have positive scoring
34.02% of holdings have negative scoring
36.79%
27.09%
27.92%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQDXSCGT 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
€211.16B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FYC
What does First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FYC, invest in?
FYC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FYC replicate?
FYC tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Small Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FYC?
FYC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.7%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FYC launched?
FYC was introduced to the market on April 19, 2011. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FYC?
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund ETF, FYC, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FYC?
FYC oversees €754M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has FYC performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FYC returned -4.19% over the past month, -2.91% over the last three months and -0.66% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FYC?
As of March 12, 2026, FYC recorded net flows of -€4.2M over the last month and +€116M year-to-date.
Does FYC distribute dividends?
FYC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.08%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FYC?
As of January 31, 2026, FYC has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does FYC invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FYC focuses largely on Health Care, Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does FYC hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FYC holds 262 positions in its portfolio, with 11.96% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FYC?
As of January 31, 2026, FYC top three holdings include ACM RESEARCH, VICOR and ASTRONICS.
What is the base currency of FYC?
The base currency of FYC is USD.
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