FTC
+6.63 · +4.24%
$162.89 · NASDAQ

First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX® Fund (FTC) ETF Analysis | Large Growth

First Trust · United States
AUM:$1.3B
#– of – in Large Growth 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 12.6% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.60% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FTC?

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 (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

Positive 1-Year Return
FTC returned 12.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.60%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 12.6% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$1.3B
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield0.20%
Holdings50
Inception DateMay 2007
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.26
CategoryLarge Growth
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

How would FTC affect your portfolio?

Sign in to see exactly what adding this ETF changes — sector exposure, yield, diversification, volatility. Real numbers from your actual holdings.

Sign in
Example preview
6168
+7 points · better diversified

Chart Tools

Sign in to overlay your portfolio on the chart.

Sign in
Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+8.8%
1Y
+12.6%
3Y
+77.5%
5Y
+55.1%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FTC 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,513 — a gain of £5,513.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FTC delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFTC
2026 YTD+9.9%
2025+15.5%
2024+28.4%
2023+21.8%
2022-22.3%
CAGR 4yr+8.8%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +10.7%Worst year: -22.3% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
21.4%
Moderate
Momentum
+1.5%
30-day change
Support Level
177.85
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.