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FKU ETF · First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX UCITS ETF
The FKU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Index. The FKU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 75 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
GBP
Last update 3/13/2026, 8:00 AM UTC
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofUK Blended Cap1M perf.-3.28%
Last price
£4,061.00
1M perf.
-4.24%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€9.9M
E/R
0.65%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FKU
£4,061.00
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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FKU
£41.04
+6.10%
UK Blended Cap
+6.55%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.24%  | +6.10%  | +27.98% | +59.52% | +57.04% | -7.40% | +1.87% | +1.87% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
More details
NAV
3/12/2026
£40.90
1D NAV change
-0.86%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
75
Inception date
4/9/2013
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Colombia
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Classification
Share class info
GBP capitalizing
Total AuM of fund
€14M
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF (the "Fund") is based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® United Kingdom Index. The index employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology which uses fundamental growth and value factors to objectively select stocks from the NASDAQ United Kingdom Index which may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive indices. The index is a modified equal-weighted index where higher ranked stocks receive a higher weight within the index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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E/R
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.10% | +27.98%  | +59.52% | +57.04% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
United Kingdom
92.60%
Jersey
3.24%
Spain
1.72%
Bermuda
1.33%
Unavailable
0.23%
Other
0.88%
Sectors
Financials
25.96%
Materials
12.47%
Industrials
12.01%
Consumer Discretionary
11.04%
Communication Services
6.35%
Real Estate
6.33%
Consumer Staples
5.32%
Health Care
5.11%
Unavailable
9.53%
Other
5.88%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 75
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BEAZLEY PLC
FRESNILLO PLC
ENDEAVOUR MINING
TRITAX BIG BOX REIT
VODAFONE GROUP
BANK OF GEORGIA GROUP PLC
GB00BP0RGD03
3I GROUP
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BARCLAYS
SHELL PLC
STANDARD CHARTERED PLC
BALFOUR BEATTY
GLENCORE PLC
JD SPORTS FASHN
EASYJET
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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 FKU 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.
FKU’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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61.50% of holdings have positive scoring
38.73% of holdings have negative scoring
21.36%
31.09%
9.05%
28.23%
5.74%
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 United Kingdom Net Total Return Index - GBP
Index ticker
NQDXGBGN 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 FKU
What does First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX UCITS ETF, FKU, invest in?
FKU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other UK Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FKU replicate?
FKU tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Net Total Return Index - GBP, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FKU?
FKU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.65%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FKU launched?
FKU was introduced to the market on April 9, 2013. It trades on Colombia, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of FKU?
First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX UCITS ETF, FKU, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
Does FKU have multiple share classes?
Yes, FKU is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FKU?
FKU oversees €9.9M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has FKU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FKU returned -4.24% over the past month, 6.10% over the last three months and 1.87% year-to-date.
Does FKU distribute dividends?
FKU follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of FKU?
As of January 31, 2026, FKU has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Jersey and Spain.
In which sector or theme does FKU invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FKU focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Industrials.
How many securities does FKU hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FKU holds 75 positions in its portfolio, with 33.85% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FKU?
As of January 31, 2026, FKU top three holdings include BEAZLEY PLC, FRESNILLO PLC and ENDEAVOUR MINING.
What is the base currency of FKU?
The base currency of FKU is GBP.
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