FAD
+10.99 · +7.05%
$166.90 · NASDAQ

First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX® Fund (FAD) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Growth

First Trust · United States
AUM:$406.3M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Growth ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 17.0% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.64% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FAD?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM, NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index TM and NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index TM that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FAD delivered 17.0% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.64%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 6.0% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$406.3M
Expense Ratio0.64%
Dividend Yield0.09%
Holdings50
Inception DateMay 2007
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.32
CategoryMid-Cap Growth
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+10.1%
1Y
+18.6%
3Y
+78.4%
5Y
+52.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FAD 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,281 — a gain of £5,281.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FAD delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFAD
2026 YTD+13.0%
2025+16.7%
2024+25.6%
2023+20.7%
2022-23.3%
CAGR 4yr+7.9%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +10.5%Worst year: -23.3% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
19.7%
Low
Momentum
+0.8%
30-day change
Support Level
185.35
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.