First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG) tracks the Stuttgart Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap (USD) and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.52% and the yield is 0.73%. The ten largest holdings are 34% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on AFLG
| Last price | $44.39 (+0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $43.74 – $45.52 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 0.73% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
AFLG fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Index tracked | Stuttgart Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap (USD) |
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $801M |
| Expense ratio | 0.52% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 54% |
| Inception | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The manager defines large capitalization companies as those that, at the time of investment, have a minimum market capitalization equal to or greater than the minimum market capitalization of a widely recognized index of large capitalization companies based upon the composition of the index at the time of investment.
AFLG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 7.83% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 6.82% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 6.10% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 4.11% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.44% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 2.39% |
| HF Sinclair Corp DINO | Energy | 1.12% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 1.10% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 0.98% |
| NetApp Inc NTAP | Technology | 0.99% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
AFLG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39.8% |
| Financial Services | 10.0% |
| Communication Services | 9.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.7% |
| Healthcare | 7.4% |
| Industrials | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Basic Materials | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 3.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 2.0% |
By region: North America 99.0%, Europe Developed 0.5%, Asia Emerging 0.4%.
AFLG returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.33 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
AFLG: frequently asked questions
What does AFLG invest in?
First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF follows the Stuttgart Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap (USD). Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (7.8%), Apple Inc. (6.8%), Alphabet Inc Class A (6.1%), Microsoft Corporation (4.1%), Broadcom Inc (2.4%).
What is the AFLG expense ratio?
0.52% a year: about $52.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the AFLG dividend yield?
0.73%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will AFLG go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $43.74 to $45.52 from $44.39 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has AFLG performed?
Year to date +16.1%, one year +19.6%, three years +22.7% a year, five years +13.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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