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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 73 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.+2.26%
Last price
$54.36
1M perf.
+2.63%
1M flows
-€2.2M
AuM
€33M
TER
0.8%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FKU
$54.36
Performance & flows
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FKU
$54.23
+6.01%
Europe Blended Cap
+8.80%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.63%  | +6.01% | +20.66%  | +77.25%  | +43.92% | +0.58% | +8.25% | +6.92% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/12/2026
$54.23
1D NAV change
+1.20%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
73
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 | +6.01% | +20.66% | +77.25% | +43.92% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
United Kingdom
88.14%
Jersey
3.30%
Spain
1.53%
Bermuda
1.41%
Unavailable
4.67%
Other
0.95%
Sectors
Financials
25.70%
Materials
14.65%
Consumer Discretionary
11.85%
Industrials
11.10%
Communication Services
6.72%
Real Estate
5.90%
Consumer Staples
5.37%
Health Care
5.09%
Unavailable
6.79%
Other
6.81%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 73
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of April 30, 2026
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 B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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76.27% of holdings have positive scoring
28.62% of holdings have negative scoring
19.92%
40.42%
15.93%
6.14%
17.77%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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FKU
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 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
411
Total AuM
€239.68B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8001%
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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 €33M in assets as of June 12, 2026.
How has FKU performed lately?
Based on data from June 12, 2026, FKU returned 2.63% over the past month, 6.01% over the last three months and 6.92% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FKU?
As of June 12, 2026, FKU recorded net flows of -€2.2M over the last month and -€43M year-to-date.
Does FKU distribute dividends?
FKU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.70%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FKU?
As of April 30, 2026, FKU has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Jersey and Spain.
In which sector or theme does FKU invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FKU focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does FKU hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, FKU holds 73 positions in its portfolio, with 33.89% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FKU?
As of April 30, 2026, FKU top three holdings include BEAZLEY PLC, SHELL PLC and BANK OF GEORGIA GROUP PLC.
What is the base currency of FKU?
The base currency of FKU is USD.
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