FSZ
+3.61 · +4.62%
$81.89 · NASDAQ

First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX® Fund (FSZ) ETF Analysis | Miscellaneous Region

First Trust · United States
AUM:$43.0M
#– of – in Miscellaneous Region ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 29.6% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

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

What is FSZ?

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 Switzerland Index (the base 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
FSZ delivered 29.6% 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.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 40.6% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$43.0M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Dividend Yield1.74%
Holdings40
Inception DateFeb 2012
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.04
CategoryMiscellaneous Region
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-4.0%
1Y
+4.8%
3Y
+39.3%
5Y
+31.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FSZ 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,168 — a gain of £3,168.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FSZ delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFSZ
2026 YTD+2.3%
2025+29.9%
2024-0.6%
2023+20.6%
2022-19.5%
CAGR 4yr+5.8%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +6.5%Worst year: -19.5% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
13.4%
Low
Momentum
+1.0%
30-day change
Support Level
81.92
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.