FXN
+1.33 · +8.17%
$17.57 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Energy AlphaDEX® Fund (FXN) ETF Analysis | Equity Energy

First Trust · United States
AUM:$318.1M
#– of – in Equity Energy ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 17.3% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.62% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FXN?

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 a modified equal-dollar weighted index to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the energy sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FXN delivered 17.3% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.62%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 43.8% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$318.1M
Expense Ratio0.62%
Dividend Yield2.27%
Holdings38
Inception DateMay 2007
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.64
CategoryEquity Energy
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+16.9%
1Y
+43.8%
3Y
+43.0%
5Y
+151.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FXN 5 years ago, it would have grown to £25,176 — a gain of £15,176.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FXN delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFXN
2026 YTD+39.5%
2025+1.3%
2024-0.3%
2023+6.5%
2022+42.8%
CAGR 4yr+11.4%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +18.0%Worst year: -0.3% (2024)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
24.5%
Moderate
Momentum
+9.8%
30-day change
Support Level
21.16
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.