FDTS
+7.19 · +13.01%
$62.43 · NASDAQ

First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX® Fund (FDTS) ETF Analysis | Foreign Small/Mid Value

First Trust · United States
AUM:$14.1M
#– of – in Foreign Small/Mid Value ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 74.6% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.80% — above average for this category.

What is FDTS?

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 stocks from the NASDAQ Developed Markets Ex-US Index 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
FDTS delivered 74.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.80% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 6.6% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$14.1M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Dividend Yield2.64%
Holdings49
Inception DateFeb 2012
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.02
CategoryForeign Small/Mid Value
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-1.1%
1Y
+32.0%
3Y
+95.0%
5Y
+73.5%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FDTS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,353 — a gain of £7,353.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FDTS delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFDTS
2026 YTD+20.4%
2025+49.8%
2024+3.9%
2023+13.0%
2022-15.9%
CAGR 4yr+10.3%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +14.2%Worst year: -15.9% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
20.7%
Moderate
Momentum
+10.6%
30-day change
Support Level
65.35
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.