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FKU ETF · First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX 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 64 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 ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.-7.16%
Last price
$50.65
1M perf.
-6.13%
1M flows
+€21M
AuM
€98M
E/R
0.8%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FKU
$50.65
Performance & flows
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FKU
$51.32
+5.86%
Europe Blended Cap
+1.12%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.13%  | +5.86%  | +31.56% | +74.44% | +47.88%  | -8.29% | +0.86% | +0.86% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$51.32
1D NAV change
-1.37%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
64
Inception date
2/14/2012
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 United Kingdom 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® United Kingdom Index. The NASDAQ AlphaDEX® United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 | +5.86% | +31.56% | +74.44% | +47.88% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
United Kingdom
77.35%
Jersey
3.24%
Spain
1.72%
Bermuda
1.33%
Unavailable
15.48%
Other
0.88%
Sectors
Financials
23.76%
Materials
12.47%
Industrials
12.01%
Consumer Discretionary
8.94%
Communication Services
6.35%
Real Estate
6.33%
Consumer Staples
5.32%
Health Care
3.79%
Unavailable
17.33%
Other
3.70%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 64
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BEAZLEY PLC
FRESNILLO PLC
ENDEAVOUR MINING
VODAFONE GROUP
TRITAX BIG BOX REIT
BANK OF GEORGIA GROUP PLC
3I GROUP
STANDARD CHARTERED PLC
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BARCLAYS
BALFOUR BEATTY
GLENCORE PLC
EASYJET
RIO TINTO
ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS
ANTOFAGASTA
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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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 - USD
Index ticker
NQDXGBN 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 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 - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FKU?
FKU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.8%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FKU launched?
FKU was introduced to the market on February 14, 2012. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FKU?
First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX ETF, FKU, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FKU?
FKU oversees €98M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has FKU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FKU returned -6.13% over the past month, 5.86% over the last three months and 0.86% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FKU?
As of March 12, 2026, FKU recorded net flows of +€21M over the last month and +€23M year-to-date.
Does FKU distribute dividends?
FKU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.86%.
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 64 positions in its portfolio, with 33.08% 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 USD.
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