FPA
+3.81 · +10.14%
$41.36 · NASDAQ

First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Japan AlphaDEX® Fund (FPA) ETF Analysis | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk

First Trust · United States
AUM:$30.7M
#– of – in Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 69.6% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

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

What is FPA?

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 Asia Pacific Ex-Japan 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
FPA delivered 69.6% 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 24.3% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$30.7M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Dividend Yield4.00%
Holdings49
Inception DateApr 2011
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.50
CategoryPacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+1.9%
1Y
+43.8%
3Y
+106.3%
5Y
+80.4%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FPA 5 years ago, it would have grown to £18,036 — a gain of £8,036.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FPA delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFPA
2026 YTD+33.7%
2025+41.9%
2024+5.6%
2023+13.3%
2022-14.6%
CAGR 4yr+9.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +16.0%Worst year: -14.6% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
33.7%
High
Momentum
+9.8%
30-day change
Support Level
45.63
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.